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  • Unit 1: Kinematics (56)
  • Unit 2: Dynamics (40)
  • Unit 3: Circular Motion and Gravitation (21)
  • Unit 4: Energy (30)
  • Unit 5: Momentum (36)
  • Unit 6: Simple Harmonic Motion (31)
  • Unit 7: Torque and Rotational Motion (36)
Unit 1: Kinematics

Analysis of Falling Object with Air Resistance

A researcher drops two objects of different shapes from a height to study the effect of air resistan

Hard

Analysis of Motion Using Position vs. Time Graphs

Using a provided position vs. time graph for an object in motion, analyze the intervals where the ob

Medium

Analyzing Uniformly Accelerated Motion Using the BIG FIVE Equations

A motorcyclist accelerates uniformly from rest. The following data were recorded during the accelera

Medium

Assessing Measurement Errors in Kinematic Graphs

During an experiment, a student recorded the position of a moving object over time. However, due to

Hard

Average and Instantaneous Acceleration from Experimental Data

A particle’s velocity is recorded over time as shown in the table provided. Use the data to analyze

Medium

Average Speed vs. Average Velocity on a Circular Track

This question investigates the difference between average speed and average velocity. Consider a car

Medium

Calculating Vector Sums: Displacement in Two Dimensions

Two displacement vectors for an object are given. Vector A has a magnitude of 5 m at an angle of 30°

Medium

Car Acceleration and Deceleration Analysis

A car undergoes a three-phase journey. First, it accelerates uniformly from rest with an acceleratio

Medium

Car Deceleration: Acceleration and Deceleration Phases

A car undergoes two distinct phases of motion as recorded in the table below.

Medium

Constant Acceleration: Inclined Plane Experiment

A researcher conducts an experiment with a cart on a frictionless inclined plane. The cart starts fr

Medium

Designing a Motion Experiment: Investigating Distance, Displacement, Speed, and Velocity

You are tasked with designing an experiment using a motion sensor and a track to investigate the rel

Extreme

Determining Average and Instantaneous Velocity

The following table lists the position of an object at various times. Use this data to distinguish b

Medium

Dimensional Analysis and Equation Derivation

Consider the displacement equation $$s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$$. Answer the following parts.

Easy

Distance and Displacement: Experimental Analysis

In this experiment, you are investigating the difference between distance and displacement using a m

Medium

Distance vs. Displacement Analysis

An object travels along a straight line and reverses direction midway. Analyze the provided position

Easy

Energy Considerations in Projectile Motion

In a projectile motion experiment, energy conservation principles are used to predict the maximum he

Medium

Free Fall Experiment Analysis

A free-fall experiment measures the distance an object falls over time. The data is provided in the

Easy

Friction in Inclined Plane Experiment Error

A student sets up an experiment on an inclined plane to determine the coefficient of kinetic frictio

Hard

Graphical Analysis of a Parabolic Trajectory

A video analysis of a projectile's motion results in a graph that shows a parabolic trajectory. Anal

Hard

Graphical Analysis: Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

A researcher collects data on an object's motion and produces three graphs: a Position vs. Time grap

Medium

Graphical Representation of Kinematic Equations (BIG FIVE)

Several graphs are provided, each purportedly representing one of the BIG FIVE kinematic equations o

Medium

Impact of Initial Velocity on Projectile Trajectories

Two projectiles, A and B, are launched from the same height with an angle of 45° but with different

Extreme

Investigating the Effect of Surface Type on Friction and Acceleration

A cart is allowed to roll on different surface types and its acceleration is measured. The objective

Medium

Investigating Vector Addition in Force Analysis

A claim in a recent study stated that "all forces can be added simply by summing their magnitudes."

Hard

Investigation of Newton's Second Law: Force, Mass, and Acceleration

A student sets up an experiment on a low-friction track where a cart is attached to a hanging mass v

Medium

Launch Angle Impact Analysis

An experiment records the maximum height and time of flight for a projectile launched at various ang

Medium

Motion Analysis in Air and Underwater

A ball is thrown in air and underwater, and its displacement and time of travel are measured. The fo

Medium

Motion on an Inclined Plane

An object slides down a frictionless inclined plane that is 5 m long and inclined at an angle of 30°

Medium

Motion on an Inclined Plane

A block slides down a frictionless inclined plane with a constant acceleration. Analyze its motion a

Medium

Non-Uniform Motion: Acceleration Analysis in Ballistic Experiment

In a ballistic experiment, the velocity vs. time graph of a projectile exhibits a non-linear trend d

Extreme

Path Analysis: Distance vs. Displacement

An object moves along a path composed of three segments: first, it travels 4 m east, then 3 m north,

Easy

Position vs Time Graph Analysis

A position vs time graph for an object is provided. Analyze the graph to identify periods of constan

Medium

Position vs. Time Graph Analysis

Analyze the provided position vs. time graph and discuss aspects of acceleration and velocity.

Medium

Position vs. Time Graph Analysis

A position versus time graph for an object in motion is provided. Answer the following questions bas

Medium

Position vs. Time Graph Experiment

A position versus time graph of a moving object is provided (see graph stimulus). You are required t

Medium

Projectile Launch Experiment with Misapplied Gravity Components

In this projectile motion experiment, a student uses a spring-loaded cannon to launch a ball at an a

Hard

Projectile Motion Analysis

A ball is launched from the ground with a given initial speed and launch angle. Use the equations of

Hard

Projectile Motion Experiment: Angle of Launch

Design an experiment to investigate how the angle of launch affects the range of a projectile. Your

Hard

Projectile Motion in Sports: Analyzing a Soccer Kick

A sports article claimed that a soccer ball kicked with an initial speed of $$v_0 = 30$$ m/s at an a

Hard

Projectile Motion in Wind

A soccer player kicks a ball with an initial speed of $$20\ m/s$$ at an angle of $$40^\circ$$ above

Hard

Projectile's Time of Flight and Range Experiment

Design an experiment to measure and analyze the relationship between a projectile's time of flight a

Medium

Race Track Analysis: Distance vs Displacement

A runner completes a race track composed of several straight segments in different directions. The r

Easy

Relative Motion in Parallel Tracks

A researcher analyzes the relative motion of two trains moving on parallel tracks. Train A travels e

Hard

Scalar Quantities in Energy Calculations

Consider an object with a mass of 3 kg moving with a speed of 4 m/s. Evaluate its kinetic energy and

Easy

Scalars vs. Vectors: Identifying Quantities

A researcher compiles data for several physical quantities in an experiment, including temperature,

Easy

Solving Kinematic Equations with Given Data

This question involves using kinematic equations to analyze motion given experimental data. Refer to

Hard

Speed vs. Velocity: Concepts in a Daily Commute

A news article about daily commuting states that a commuter's average speed is 40 mph, and it equate

Easy

Surface Friction Experiment: Effects on Motion

Students design an experiment to study how surface friction affects the motion of a sliding block al

Medium

Uncertainty in Position Measurements: Experimental Evaluation

An experiment to measure the position of a moving object produced a position vs. time graph with vis

Medium

Uniform Deceleration Analysis

A car decelerates uniformly from an initial velocity of $$30 \;m/s$$ to rest (0 m/s) over a time int

Medium

Uniformly Accelerated Motion Calculations

A car undergoes two phases of motion on a straight road. First, it accelerates uniformly from rest,

Hard

Vector Addition and Subtraction in Motion

A student is studying the effect of multiple displacement vectors on the overall movement of an obje

Medium

Vector Addition in a Multi-Leg Journey

A delivery truck follows a route consisting of three legs: it travels 10 km east, then 5 km north, a

Medium

Vector and Scalar Quantities

Answer the following questions regarding vector and scalar quantities in physics.

Medium

Verification of the Equation $$v = u + a*t$$

Design an experiment using a motion sensor on an inclined plane to verify the linear relationship de

Easy

Work Done and Energy Considerations in Accelerated Motion

A block on a frictionless surface accelerates uniformly under a constant net force. Consider the blo

Medium
Unit 2: Dynamics

Air Track and Glider System Experiment

In an effort to study nearly frictionless motion, students use an air track with a glider and record

Medium

Analyzing a Car Crash: Friction, Inertia, and Safety

A transportation safety study claims that an abrupt car stop during a crash can be perfectly modeled

Hard

Analyzing Motion on an Inclined Plane

A block is released from rest on an inclined plane, and its acceleration is recorded for different a

Medium

Centripetal Force Analysis in a Swinging Bucket

A 2.0-kg bucket is attached to a rope and swung in a vertical circle with a radius of 1.5 m. At diff

Medium

Circular Motion and Centripetal Force

A small mass of 0.2 kg is attached to a string and rotated in a horizontal circle of radius 0.5 m at

Easy

Comparing Gravitational and Inertial Mass

An experiment is conducted to compare gravitational mass with inertial mass.

Medium

Determining Net Force from Component Forces

A force sensor measures the components of the forces acting on an object. The data below represent t

Easy

Dynamic Analysis of a Multi-car Train

A train consists of three cars, each with a mass of 5000 kg, pulled by a locomotive that provides a

Medium

Dynamics Experiment 11: Projectile Motion Under Non-Ideal Conditions

A student sets up an experiment to study projectile motion by launching a small ball at various angl

Extreme

Dynamics Experiment 20: Velocity Dependence of Drag Force in a Tunneling Experiment

A student conducts an experiment by releasing a sphere into a tunnel filled with a gas to study the

Medium

Dynamics FRQ #10: Multi-Force Vector Analysis

A 6.0 kg object is acted upon by three forces in a horizontal plane: a 12 N force directed east, a 9

Hard

Dynamics in Circular Motion: Banked Curve

A vehicle negotiates a banked curve without any friction. Analyze the forces acting on the vehicle.

Hard

Dynamics in Rotational Motion and Angular Acceleration

A rotating disk experiences a net torque that causes it to accelerate rotationally. A researcher exa

Extreme

Dynamics Investigation: Force, Mass, and Acceleration Experiment

Students conduct an experiment using a dynamic cart where they apply different net forces and measur

Easy

Dynamics of a Pendulum’s Forces

A simple pendulum with a bob of mass 1.0 kg and a string length of 2.0 m swings with a maximum angul

Medium

Dynamics of a Rolling Object on an Incline

A solid sphere of mass $$m = 0.5 * (kg)$$ and radius $$r = 0.1 * (m)$$ rolls without slipping down a

Hard

Dynamics of Connected Masses on an Incline and Pulley

A 4 kg mass is placed on a frictionless inclined plane with an angle of 25°. It is connected by a li

Medium

Dynamics of Coupled Oscillators: Mass-Spring Systems

A researcher examines a system of two coupled oscillators connected by a spring to study the interpl

Medium

Dynamics Problem 10: Mass Variation in a Rocket

In a model rocket experiment, the rocket's mass decreases over time as fuel is burned. At a particul

Hard

Dynamics Problem 15: Equilibrium and Net Force

A horizontal beam is held in static equilibrium by several forces acting on it. The forces include a

Medium

Effect of Inclined Plane Angle on Acceleration: Experimental Analysis

In an experiment, a student measures the acceleration of an object sliding down ramps of varying ang

Extreme

Energy and Dynamics: Understanding Work and Force

A researcher studies the work done on an object as it is pushed up a ramp. The investigation examine

Medium

Equilibrium on an Inclined Plane with Static Friction

A block rests on an inclined plane which makes an angle \(\theta\) with the horizontal. The block is

Medium

Evaluating Satellite Motion: Gravitational Force and Newton's Laws

A recent aerospace report claims that satellites in low Earth orbit experience slightly lower gravit

Hard

Experimental Determination of Object Mass using Acceleration Data

A cart on a nearly frictionless track is pulled by a constant force in several experiments. The acce

Medium

Exploring the Transition from Static to Kinetic Friction

Design an experiment to measure the coefficient of static friction and observe its transition to kin

Medium

Free-Fall Dynamics Experiment

A student uses a motion sensor to record the motion of a freely falling object. The resulting veloci

Easy

Gravitational Forces on Different Planets

Using the gravitational force equation $$F= G*\frac{m_1*m_2}{r^2}$$, analyze how varying planetary m

Extreme

Gravitational Mass vs. Inertial Mass Experiment

Students designed an experiment to compare gravitational mass and inertial mass using separate proce

Hard

Investigating the Influence of Mass on Acceleration

Design an experiment in which you systematically vary the mass of a cart while applying a constant f

Easy

Investigation of Normal Force and Friction

A student uses a force sensor to measure the normal force exerted on an object placed on an inclined

Medium

Lunar Rocket Dynamics

A rocket on the Moon (where $$g_{moon} = 1.62\; m/s^2$$) has a mass of 500.0 kg and is propelled upw

Hard

Measuring Frictional Forces on a Horizontal Surface

A block of mass $$8 ~kg$$ is pulled across a horizontal surface by a force sensor. The applied force

Medium

Newton’s Law of Acceleration in Varying Media

A projectile is fired horizontally through air and then enters a denser medium.

Hard

Rate of Change of Momentum

Examine the relationship between net force, impulse, and the rate of change of momentum.

Medium

Spring Force and Acceleration

In a lab experiment, a spring is used to apply a force on an object. The extension of the spring is

Easy

Spring Scale Measurement of Net Force

Students perform an experiment where they attach a spring scale to a block on a horizontal surface t

Easy

Static Friction and Threshold of Motion

A 5 kg block on a horizontal surface is gradually pushed until it starts to move. The minimum force

Easy

Torque and Rotational Equilibrium

A uniform beam with a length of 10 m and a mass of 20 kg is hinged at one end. It is maintained in e

Medium

Two-Block System on Different Surfaces

In this experiment, two blocks connected by a string over a pulley are placed on surfaces with diffe

Medium
Unit 3: Circular Motion and Gravitation

Analyzing Circular Motion in a Race Car Turn

A race car with a mass of 800 kg is negotiating a circular turn of radius 50 m at a constant speed o

Medium

Ball on a String Dynamics

A ball of mass $$m = 0.2\,kg$$ is attached to a string of length $$L = 1.5\,m$$ and is swung so that

Medium

Centripetal Acceleration Due to Earth's Rotation

At the equator, a point on Earth's surface experiences centripetal acceleration due to the planet's

Easy

Centripetal Force in a Roller Coaster Loop

This problem analyzes the forces acting on a roller coaster car as it navigates a vertical loop.

Hard

Centripetal Force in a Rotating Amusement Park Ride

An amusement park ride consists of a rotating circular platform. A rider with a mass of $$70 \;kg$$

Medium

Circular Motion Experiment Data Analysis

In a physics lab, students conducted an experiment on uniform circular motion and recorded the follo

Medium

Comparative Analysis of Gravitational Acceleration on Different Planets

A table provides the mass and radius for two different planets. Use these data to analyze the gravit

Medium

Designing a Free-Fall Experiment

A student aims to measure the gravitational acceleration (g) using a free-fall experiment with a mot

Easy

Designing a Rotational Space Station

Engineers wish to design a rotating space station in the shape of a ring with a radius of $$100 \;m$

Extreme

Dust Particle Aggregation: Gravity vs. Electrostatics

In a laboratory simulation of early planetary formation, two dust particles, each with mass $$m_d =

Hard

Electric Force and Coulomb's Law Analysis

This problem investigates electric forces by requiring application of Coulomb's Law.

Easy

Electric vs. Gravitational Forces

Two small spheres each have a mass of $$m_1 = m_2 = 0.01\,kg$$ and carry an equal charge of $$q_1 =

Easy

Integration of Gravitational and Electric Field Effects

In a laboratory setup, a test object is placed in a region where both gravitational and electric fie

Extreme

Investigating Gravitational Acceleration at Different Altitudes

A free-fall experiment is conducted at various altitudes above the Earth's surface. Assume that Eart

Medium

Investigating the Relationship between Speed, Radius, and Centripetal Force

In an experiment, a student collects data on the centripetal force acting on an object in circular m

Hard

Liquid Spinning Experiment Analysis

In a laboratory experiment, a cylindrical container with a radius of $$0.5 \;m$$ is filled with liqu

Extreme

Orbital Motion and Gravitational Forces

A satellite of mass $$500 \;kg$$ is orbiting the Earth at an altitude of $$300 \;km$$ above the Eart

Hard

Predicting Motion Changes: Variation in Radius

An object moves in a circular path at constant speed. Consider the effect of changing the radius on

Medium

Radius Change and its Effect on Centripetal Acceleration

A car travels at a constant speed of 20 m/s around a circular track. Answer the following:

Easy

Synthesis of Circular Motion and Energy Principles in a Pendulum

A simple pendulum with small oscillations undergoes circular motion near the bottom of its swing. (

Medium

Tangential Speed and Centripetal Acceleration Analysis

A student sets up an experiment to investigate the relationship between tangential speed and centrip

Hard
Unit 4: Energy

Analysis of the Work-Energy Theorem in Motion

A 2 kg block slides on a horizontal surface and comes to rest after traveling 10 m. Its initial velo

Medium

Block on Rough Surface

A 3 kg block is projected with an initial speed of 7 m/s on a horizontal rough surface. It travels 8

Medium

Comparing Work Done at Varying Force Angles

An object is pulled by a constant force of $$50\;N$$. The force is applied at angles of $$0^{\circ}$

Easy

Conservation of Mechanical Energy on a Roller Coaster

A roller coaster car with a mass of 500 kg starts from rest at the top of a hill 30 m high and desce

Hard

Effect of Angle Variation on Efficiency and Power Output

Examine the experimental data showing how the angle of applied force influences measured work, calcu

Extreme

Effect of Nonconservative Forces on Energy Conservation

A 2 kg block slides down a rough inclined plane, starting from rest, over a distance of 3 m, with fr

Hard

Effects of Force Direction on Work Calculations

A sled is pulled 15 m by a force of 40 N applied at different angles. Answer the following: (a) Cal

Medium

Efficiency Analysis of a Mechanical System

A machine requires an input energy of $$5000\;J$$ and produces a work output of $$3200\;J$$. Calcula

Easy

Energy Loss in a Frictional Slide

A sled of mass $$50 kg$$ slides down a snow-covered hill with a slope length of $$15 m$$. The sled s

Medium

Energy Transformation in a Pendulum

In a pendulum experiment, a 1.5 kg bob is released from a certain height and swings down. At the low

Medium

Evaluating the Angle of Force Application on Work Done in Object Dragging

Students conduct an experiment where a sled is dragged across a flat surface using a rope at various

Medium

Experimental Data on Potential Energy Variations

Evaluate the experimental data that shows how potential energy varies with height. Analyze the data,

Easy

Exploring Mechanical Advantage and Energy Transfer in a Compound Pulley System

An experiment uses a compound pulley system to lift a load. The input force and the distance over wh

Medium

Interpreting a Displacement vs. Time Chart for Work and Power

A constant horizontal force of $$50 N$$ is applied to a block. The following table shows the displac

Extreme

Interpreting a Work-Energy Graph

Examine the following graph which plots the kinetic energy (KE) of an object versus its displacement

Hard

Investigating the Effect of Air Resistance on Mechanical Energy in Projectile Motion

Design an experiment to study how air resistance affects the conservation of mechanical energy in pr

Hard

Investigating the Impact of Variable Force Application on Work Done

Design an experiment to study how variable force application (i.e., when the force is not constant)

Medium

Mechanical Energy in a Bouncing Ball

A ball with a mass of $$0.2\;kg$$ is dropped from a height of $$2\;m$$. On the first bounce, it reac

Medium

Non-Conservation of Mechanical Energy due to Air Resistance

Review the experimental data showing loss in total mechanical energy due to air resistance. Analyze

Medium

Power of a Sprint Runner

A 70 kg sprinter runs 100 m in 10 s starting from rest, under the assumption of uniform acceleration

Medium

Power Output during Lifting Exercise

Investigate the experimental data from lifting exercises where work and power output are calculated.

Easy

Ramp Experiment for Work-Energy Theorem

In this experiment, a student studies the work-energy theorem by letting a cart slide down an inclin

Medium

Roller Coaster Energy Analysis

A roller coaster car of mass 500 kg is released from rest at a height of 30 m. Compute its speed at

Hard

Variable Force Analysis in Tug-of-War

In a tug-of-war competition, force measurements for the winning team are recorded over a 10-second i

Hard

Work at an Angle: Experimental Analysis

A recent experiment measures the work done on a block when a force is applied at different angles re

Medium

Work Done on an Inclined Plane

A 10 kg sled is pulled up a frictionless hill along its surface for 20 m. The hill is inclined at 25

Hard

Work Through a Pulley System in an Elevator

An elevator weighing $$1200\,kg$$ is raised by a motor through a pulley system. The elevator is lift

Medium

Work-Energy Analysis in a Collision Event

A researcher studies a head-on inelastic collision on a frictionless track. Cart A (2 kg) is moving

Medium

Work-Energy Theorem and Friction

Analyze the provided experimental data related to a block sliding on a rough surface. Use the data t

Hard

Work-Energy Theorem in Motion Analysis

A 3 kg block, initially at rest, is accelerated along a horizontal surface and reaches a speed of 8

Medium
Unit 5: Momentum

Airbag Impact and Impulse Analysis

During a car crash, an airbag deploys and exerts a time-varying force on the occupant. The force vs.

Medium

Airbag Safety and Impulse

In a car accident, a driver (mass = 70 kg) traveling at 25 m/s is brought to a stop in 0.5 seconds b

Medium

Analyzing a Force-Time Graph: Diagram Interpretation

A force versus time graph representing the force applied during a collision event is provided. Analy

Medium

Collision with Energy Absorption via Spring Mechanism

A 3 kg block moving at $$10\,\text{m/s}$$ collides with a spring attached to a wall. The block compr

Medium

Comparative Analysis of Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

An experiment is set up to compare elastic and inelastic collisions using two carts. Answer the foll

Medium

Comparative Collision Dynamics

Two identical balls are thrown toward a rigid wall from the same height at a speed of $$9$$ m/s. One

Hard

Comparing Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

Two objects undergo collisions under different conditions. Experiment 1 features an elastic collisio

Medium

Complex Collision Data Analysis

In an experiment involving three colliding objects, the following table provides measurements of the

Extreme

Conservation of Momentum in External Force Field

On a frictionless horizontal surface, charged particles move in the presence of a uniform magnetic f

Extreme

Design an Experiment to Verify Momentum Conservation

Design a controlled laboratory experiment to verify the law of conservation of linear momentum. Your

Medium

Designing a Lab Experiment to Measure Impulse

You are tasked with designing an experiment to measure the impulse delivered to a cart during a coll

Medium

Designing an Experiment to Test Momentum Conservation

Design an experiment to test the law of conservation of momentum using collisions on an air track.

Hard

Exploring the Limits of Momentum Conservation

In real-world systems, no system is perfectly isolated. Consider a nearly isolated system where smal

Extreme

Firework Launch Momentum Analysis

A researcher studies the launch of a firework rocket by measuring both force over time and the subse

Hard

Impulse Analysis with a Varying Force Profile

During a car crash test, the force experienced by the car is recorded as a function of time and show

Hard

Impulse and its Graphical Representation

A force versus time graph with both positive and negative force regions is provided. Analyze the gra

Hard

Impulse and Momentum in Rocket Propulsion

A rocket of mass 500 kg expels 50 kg of gas at a relative speed of 2500 m/s over a period of 2 secon

Hard

Inelastic Collision Investigation

A researcher observes an inelastic collision in which two vehicles collide and stick together. The e

Medium

Inelastic Collision Momentum Analysis

Two objects collide and stick together in a perfectly inelastic collision. The table below provides

Hard

Investigating Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

In a laboratory setup, two carts are made to collide under two different conditions: one where they

Hard

Investigating the Coefficient of Restitution

A 0.3 kg ball is dropped from a height of 2.0 m and bounces to a height of 1.2 m. The contact time w

Medium

Misreading Sensor Data in a Projectile Collision Experiment

In this experiment, a projectile is launched and its velocity is recorded by a motion sensor to anal

Medium

Momentum Analysis in a Projectile Splitting

A projectile initially at rest explodes into two fragments. Fragment A has a mass of $$2 \ kg$$ and

Medium

Momentum Analysis in Vehicle Collisions

In a car accident reconstruction, two vehicles with masses of 1500 kg and 1200 kg are involved. Afte

Medium

Momentum and Kinetic Energy Distribution in Explosions

An object at rest in space explodes into two fragments: Fragment A (mass = $$4$$ kg) and Fragment B

Hard

Momentum Change in a Two-Collision Experiment

In a laboratory collision experiment on a low-friction track, two carts undergo sequential collision

Hard

Momentum Conservation in a Multi-object System

Three objects (A, B, and C) are placed on a frictionless surface and undergo successive collisions.

Hard

Momentum Conservation in Explosions

A 10 kg object at rest explodes into two fragments. One fragment, with a mass of 6 kg, is observed t

Medium

Momentum Measurement Error in Cart Collision Experiment

In this experiment, students attempted to measure the momentum of a cart on a frictionless track. Th

Easy

Momentum Transfers in a Newton's Cradle

In an ideal Newton's cradle, when a single ball is pulled back and released, it collides with the st

Medium

Pendulum and Cart Collision Dynamics

A 2.0 kg pendulum bob is suspended and released from rest so that at its lowest point it collides wi

Hard

Simulated Momentum Data Analysis

A computer simulation provides data for collisions in a controlled environment. Answer the following

Medium

Soccer Player Collision Analysis

During a soccer match, two players collide. Player A (mass 70 kg) is running at 6 m/s and Player B (

Medium

Time-Interval Effects on Impulse

Two collisions result in the same impulse magnitude of $$1.5\,Ns$$ but have different contact times.

Easy

Understanding Momentum in Car Crash Reconstruction

In accident reconstruction, conservation of momentum is a key principle. Consider two vehicles: Car

Hard

Variable Force Impact on a Particle

A 2 kg particle experiences a variable force given by $$F(t)= 4 * t + 2$$ (in newtons) along its lin

Extreme
Unit 6: Simple Harmonic Motion

Amplitude Effects on Energy

A researcher examines how changes in amplitude affect the total mechanical energy of a mass-spring s

Medium

Analysis of a Given SHM Function

Consider the oscillation described by the function $$x = 0.1*\cos(4*t - \pi/6)$$, where $$x$$ is in

Medium

Analyzing SHM Data from a Pendulum Experiment

A student collected data on the time taken for 10 oscillations for various pendulum lengths. The dat

Medium

Application of SHM in Real-World Systems

Many real-world systems, such as vehicle suspension systems, seismographs, and clock mechanisms, rel

Medium

Comparing Mass-Spring and Pendulum Oscillators

Consider two systems: System A: A 0.3 kg mass attached to a spring with a spring constant k = 180 N/

Hard

Derivation of Total Mechanical Energy in a Mass-Spring System

Starting from the basic energy expressions, derive the total mechanical energy of a mass-spring syst

Hard

Determining System Parameters from SHM Equations

A researcher is given an equation for the displacement of a mass-spring system: $$x = 0.05 \cos(25t

Easy

Effect of a Change in Spring Constant on Oscillation Frequency

An experiment measured the frequency of a mass-spring oscillator for different spring constants. Ana

Medium

Effect of Amplitude on SHM System

A researcher investigates the effect of varying amplitude in a spring-mass system while keeping the

Medium

Effect of Mass on Angular Frequency in SHM

In a series of experiments on a mass-spring oscillator, the angular frequency was measured for diffe

Medium

Energy Distribution in SHM

A researcher investigates how kinetic and potential energy vary during SHM in a mass-spring system.

Medium

Energy Transformations in SHM

A block attached to a spring oscillates horizontally on a frictionless surface. The potential energy

Medium

Estimating the Spring Constant from SHM Data

An experiment is performed with a mass-spring system where different masses produce different oscill

Hard

Evidence of Damping in Oscillatory Motion

An experiment studying a damped oscillator records the amplitude of oscillation at successive time i

Medium

Experimental Design for Measuring Angular Frequency in SHM

A researcher aims to measure the angular frequency $$\omega$$ of a mass-spring system. (a) Outline

Easy

Experimental Design for SHM Validation

Design an experiment using a mass-spring system to validate the principle that the period of oscilla

Extreme

Experimental Determination of Angular Frequency

An experiment recorded the displacement of a mass-spring oscillator at various times (see table belo

Medium

Exploring SHM in Pendulums

Examine the validity of the small-angle approximation used in simple pendulum motion.

Medium

Impact of Mass on Angular Frequency

Explore how changing the mass in a mass-spring oscillator affects its angular frequency.

Medium

Impact of Mass Variation on Oscillation Period

Analyze how varying the mass in a mass-spring oscillator affects the period of oscillation.

Easy

Investigating SHM through Electrical Analogues

Electrical circuits containing inductors and capacitors can exhibit oscillatory behavior analogous t

Hard

Investigating the Relationship Between Period and Amplitude in a Spring Oscillator

An experiment was conducted on a spring oscillator to determine if the period of oscillation depends

Medium

Mass-Spring Oscillator Analysis

A researcher studies a mass attached to a spring on a frictionless surface exhibiting simple harmoni

Medium

Oscillation Period with Varying Spring Constant

An experiment examines a mass-spring oscillator using different springs with varying spring constant

Medium

Pendulum Motion and Period Analysis

A simple pendulum with small oscillations obeys the period equation $$ T = 2\pi * \sqrt{\frac{L}{g}}

Medium

Pendulum Period Investigation

A pendulum experiment is performed to study the dependence of the period on the pendulum length. A s

Easy

Phase Angle Measurement in SHM

An experiment measures the time difference between the moment a mass in a spring system reaches maxi

Medium

Real-World Applications of SHM

An engineering suspension system can be modeled as a mass-spring-damper system exhibiting simple har

Medium

Resonance in Driven Damped Oscillators

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