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Physics Problems on Motion and Energy

The document contains a series of physics problems related to motion, energy, and forces involving satellites, collars, springs, and bicycles. Each question requires calculations based on given parameters such as mass, distance, velocity, and forces. The problems involve concepts like elliptical orbits, work done by springs, and power output in mechanical systems.

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Physics Problems on Motion and Energy

The document contains a series of physics problems related to motion, energy, and forces involving satellites, collars, springs, and bicycles. Each question requires calculations based on given parameters such as mass, distance, velocity, and forces. The problems involve concepts like elliptical orbits, work done by springs, and power output in mechanical systems.

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Tutorial 3 Questions

1. A satellite of mass m is put into an elliptical orbit around the earth. At point A, its distance
from the earth is h1=500km and it has a velocity V1=30,000km/h. Determine the velocity
V2 of the satellite as it reaches point B, a distance h2=1200km from the earth?

Figure 1: Motion of a satellite in an elliptical orbit

2. Figure 2 shows a 0.9 kg collar which is released from rest at A and slides freely up the
inclined rod, striking the stop at B with a velocity, v. The spring of stiffness k =24N/m has
unstretched length of 375mm. Calculate v?

Figure 2: Constrained motion of a collar


3. In Figure 3, the spring is unstretched when x=0. If the body moves from the initial position
X1=100 mm to the final position X2=200 mm;
i) Determine the work done by the spring on the body
ii) Determine the work done on the body by its own weight

Figure 3: Motion on an inclined plane

4. In Figure 4, the small collar of mass m is released from rest and slides down the curved rod
in the vertical plane with negligible friction as shown in Figure 4. If m=0.5 kg, b=0.8 m
and h=1.5 m and if the velocity of the collar as it strikes the base B is 4.70 m/s after release
of the collar from rest at A, calculate the work of friction Q?

Figure 4: Constrained motion of a small collar


5. The man and his bicycle have a combined mass of 95 kg (See Figure 5). What power P is
the man developing in riding up a 5 percent grade at a constant speed of 20 km/h?

Figure 5: Cyclist

6. It is experimentally determined that the drive wheels of a car must exert a tractive force of
560N on the road surface in order to maintain a steady vehicle speed 0f 90 km/h on a
horizontal road. If it is known that the overall drivetrain efficiency is 0.70, determine the
required motor power output P?
7. The 10 kg slider moves with negligible friction up the inclined guide (see Figure 5). The
attached spring has a stiffness of 60 N/m and is stretched 0.6 m in position A, where the
slider is released from rest. The 250N force is constant and the pulley offers negligible
resistance to the motion of the cord. Calculate the velocity Vc of the slider as it passes point
C?

Figure 6: Constrained motion of a slider

8. The cars of an amusement park ride have a speed V1=90 km/h at the lowest point of the
track. Determine their speed V2 at the highest part of the track. Neglect energy loss due to
friction.

Figure 7: Amusement park ride

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