Physics Forces on a Car Quiz

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What is the effect of doubling the speed of a car on the braking distance, assuming the braking force remains constant?

  • The braking distance remains the same.
  • The braking distance doubles.
  • The braking distance quadruples. (correct)
  • The braking distance halves.

When calculating distance travelled during acceleration, which equation is likely used?

  • Distance = Initial Velocity × Time + 0.5 × Acceleration × Time² (correct)
  • Speed = Distance / Time
  • Distance = Time × Acceleration
  • Velocity = Distance / Time + Acceleration

If a car has an initial speed of 20 m/s and the braking force remains unchanged, what will happen to the kinetic energy when the speed is increased to 40 m/s?

  • Kinetic energy decreases.
  • Kinetic energy increases fourfold. (correct)
  • Kinetic energy doubles.
  • Kinetic energy remains constant.

What factors can influence the braking distance of a car, apart from speed?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and braking distance?

<p>Increased kinetic energy increases braking distance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following calculations is essential for determining the distance travelled while accelerating?

<p>Initial Velocity + Time × Acceleration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an emergency stop, which scenario would likely result in a shorter braking distance?

<p>Greater braking force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a car's speed is increased from 30 m/s to 60 m/s, how does the kinetic energy change?

<p>Changes from 900 J to 3600 J (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the motion of the car when horizontal forces are balanced?

<p>It will have a constant speed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct equation to calculate distance travelled using speed and time?

<p>distance travelled = speed × time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate the acceleration of the car if it speeds up from 9m/s to 18m/s in 6 seconds?

<p>acceleration = (final speed - initial speed) / time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation correctly relates resultant force, mass, and acceleration?

<p>resultant force = mass × acceleration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the mass of the car is 1120 kg and the driver's mass is 80 kg, what would their total mass be?

<p>1300 kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the resultant force acting on the car if its total mass is 1200 kg and it accelerates at 3 m/s²?

<p>3000 N (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if the resultant force acting on the car becomes zero?

<p>The car will continue moving at its current speed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a scenario in which the car is speeding up?

<p>There is a net force propelling the car forward. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the useful energy output from an electric motor used to lift a load?

<p>Mechanical energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What typically happens to the wasted energy in an electric motor?

<p>It dissipates as heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the graph, what can be concluded about the relationship between the load lifted and input energy needed?

<p>More load requires more input energy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are some escalators turned off when the shop is not busy?

<p>To save energy and reduce costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an escalator motor has a power of 4000 W and runs for 8 hours daily, how many kilowatt-hours does it consume in a week?

<p>32 kWh (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much does it cost to run one escalator for an average week?

<p>£4.80 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average power of one escalator motor mentioned in the content?

<p>4000 W (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What energy type is primarily not useful in the operation of an electric motor lifting a load?

<p>Sound energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Motion of the Car

  • Car can be stationary, have constant speed, speed up, or slow down based on forces acting on it.
  • Constant speed implies no net acceleration resulting from balanced forces.

Distance, Speed, and Time

  • Distance can be calculated using the equation: distance travelled = speed × time.

Acceleration Calculation

  • Acceleration determined by formula:
    • acceleration = (final speed - initial speed) / time
  • For a car accelerating from 9 m/s to 18 m/s in 6 seconds:
    • acceleration = (18 m/s - 9 m/s) / 6 s = 1.5 m/s²

Resultant Force and Acceleration

  • The relationship between acceleration, mass, and resultant force is given by:
    • resultant force = mass × acceleration.

Calculating Resultant Force

  • Total mass of car and driver = 1120 kg + 80 kg = 1200 kg.
  • Resultant force during acceleration calculated with the previously defined equation.

Distance During Acceleration

  • Use kinematic equations to calculate distance while accelerating, formula typically involves initial speed, time, and acceleration.

Braking Distance and Kinetic Energy

  • Braking distance increases quadratically with speed increase due to kinetic energy (KE = 1/2 mv²).
  • Doubling speed quadruples kinetic energy, leading to longer stopping distance.

Electric Motor Energy Transfer

  • Electric motor converts electrical energy into both useful and wasted energy.
  • Useful energy output is often mechanical energy used to lift loads.

Wasted Energy

  • Wasted energy often dissipates as heat, contributing to inefficiency in energy transfer.

Input Energy and Load Relationship

  • Increased load lifted by a motor results in higher input energy requirements, showcasing a direct relationship.

Escalator Energy Efficiency

  • Each escalator motor's power: 4000 W, operational for 8 hours/day, 6 days/week.
  • Electricity cost calculated by converting power to kilowatts and multiplying by time and cost per kilowatt-hour.
  • Costs to run one escalator can be determined via: cost = power (kW) × time (h) × price per kWh.

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