Year 9 Headstart (Physics)

Calculation involving equations (15 mins)

Having good mathematical skills is vital in the study of Physics. You will come across different equations,
and you will be required to use them to calculate values.
Using the four equations provided, answer the following questions. (Remember to show your working!)

𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑

Density = 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 = 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = = 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 × 𝑤𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ
𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑣𝑒

𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒
𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 =
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎

1. Calculate the density of 30 mL of solution that weighs

120 grams. 3. A loudspeaker makes sound waves with a frequency of
300 Hz. The waves have a wavelength 1.13 m. Calculate
its speed.

2. A sports car is travelling at a constant velocity v = 5.00

m/s. The driver steps on the gas, and the car
accelerates forward. After 10.0 seconds, the driver stops
4. A dog runs from one side of a park to the other. The
accelerating and maintains a constant velocity v = 25.0
park is 80.0 meters across. The dog takes 16.0 seconds
m/s. What was the car’s acceleration?
to cross the park. What is the speed of the dog?
5. A radio station broadcasts on a wavelength of 250 m. 9. A force of 500 N produces a pressure of 640 N/m2.
Calculate its frequency if the wave travels at a speed of Calculate the size of the contact area?
3 × 108 m/s.

6. The density of a rock is given to be 2500 kg/m3.

Calculate its mass if its volume is 0.002 m3.

7. A golf cart is driven at its top speed of 27.0 km/h for

10.0 minutes. How far did the golf cart travel?
 I am able to identify the quantities mentioned in the question
 I can confidently use the right equations
 I showed my working
 I included the right units in the final answers

8. Calculate the pressure exerted by a 100 N force acting

on an area of 0.2 m2.