1 markConservation of Energy
CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(ii)b)
Describe how the conservation of energy applies in EACH case.
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- 5(a)(i)Define 'linear momentum' and state the principle of conservation of linear momentum.[8 marks]
- 5(a)(ii)a)Distinguish between 'inelastic' collision and 'perfectly elastic' collisions.[1 mark]
- 5(a)(iii)Explain the meaning of the 'impulse of a force' and show the relation between the impulse of a force in a body and the momentum of the body.[1 mark]
- 5(b)(i)Show whether or not the two sets of data are consistent with the law of conservation of momentum.[12 marks]
- 5(b)(ii)Determine whether the collisions are elastic or inelastic.[1 mark]
- 5(b)(iii)Why should the speeds be measured IMMEDIATELY before and after the collisions?[1 mark]
- 5(b)(iv)a)What would be the TOTAL momentum after collision?[1 mark]
- 5(b)(iv)b)Explain your answer.[1 mark]
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