Igcse Physics Subjective ch5
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Answer the following.
1. Fig shows the force applied to the brake pedal by the driver’s foot.
Calculate the moment of the force about the pivot. Include the unit.
moment = ..................................... unit ................ [4]
2. A car driver needs to remove one of the wheels on his car. He puts a spanner on a wheel nut.
1. The driver applies a force of 200N, as shown in Fig.
Calculate the moment of the 200N force about the centre of the wheel nut.
moment of force = ................................................ Ncm [3]
(b) The moment in (a) does not release the wheel nut. The driver cannot increase the force but
can increase its moment.
State and explain how the driver can increase the moment of the force.
statement ..................................................................................................................................
explanation ...............................................................................................................................
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[2]
3. (a) Fig. shows two children sitting on a seesaw.
(i) The weight of child A is 125N.
Calculate the mass of child A. Include the unit in your answer.
mass of child A = ................................... unit .............. [3]
(ii) Fig. shows child A and child B sitting in positions which balance the see-saw horizontally.
Using the information in Fig. , determine the distance X.
distance X = ..................................................... m [3]
2. A metre rule is balanced on a pivot by three vertical forces, as shown in Fig.
(a) Show that the moment of the 5.0N force about the pivot is 200Ncm.
(b) Calculate the size of force F.
F = .................................................... N [4]
3. A 50cm rule is balanced at its mid-point. A force of 8.0N acts at a distance of 10cm from one end of the rule.
(a) Calculate the moment of the 8.0N force about the pivot. Give the unit.
moment = ..............................................................
unit = .............................................................. [5]
(b) Another force acts at a point 10cm from the pivot. It makes the rule balance.
On Fig. draw an arrow to show the position and direction of this force. [2]
4. A swimmer weighs 700N. He stands on a diving board, as shown in Fig.
Calculate the moment of the swimmer’s weight about point P.
moment = ................................................. Nm [3]
5. Fig. shows a man pushing down on a lever to lift one end of a heavy log.
(a) State the term used to describe the turning force exerted by the man.
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(b) (i) Fig. 2.2 shows the forces acting as the man starts to lift the heavy log.
Calculate the force F, exerted by the lever on the heavy log.
force F = ..................................................... N [3]
(iii) Describe how the man can use a smaller force to lift the heavy log.
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