Summative Test

Short Answer: 2 Points Each

1. Why it is important to study and learn the basic Physics concepts in senior high school? Cite three
reasons.

Just like any branch of science, physics is undeniably, one of the main contributors in our daily lives that
makes it so much easier and less overwhelming. Some notices the impact of physics while others don’t.
As a student, there are situations where I’ve noticed that physics played a role in the matter and it
greatly affected my teenage life through multiple reasons. Physics not only prepares me to tackle more
complicated matters and problems through its complex lessons, it also enhances my critical thinking
skills and widens my knowledge with the physical world we live in. The basic concepts of physics help me
to identify solutions to problems around me. Knowing how cars work like the faster you drive, the
greater the impact or striking power your vehicle will acquire, not only sends me a warning message but
also teaches me to be more careful the next time I drive. Physics really involves itself in a lot of different
areas in our lives. Lastly, physics inspires me to learn more about the underlying effects of science in our
daily lives. It eases my hunger but at the same time, physics always leaves a room for more. Through
physics, I became eager to love and understand science. Therefore, I think it would be really necessary
to learn even just the basic concepts of physics in order to make the best of our lives.

2. Give a situation where you can apply the concept of adding and subtracting vector quantities. Explain
how the concept is being helpful in solving such situation.

3. A simple pendulum is known to have a period of oscillation, T = 1.55 s. Student A uses a digital
stopwatch to measure the total time for 5 oscillations and calculates an average period T = 1.25 s.
Student B uses an analog wristwatch and the same procedure to calculate an average period for the 5
oscillations and finds T = 1.6 s. Which period is more accurate, and why?

Student B Had the more accurate measurement, simply because the value student B (T=1.6s) is closer to
the given value (T=1.55s). We’re talking about the accuracy so we have to choose the value that is closer
to the true value.

Problem Solving:

1. Based on the given vectors, solve for the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector. (8 points)

A = 25 m 20° S of E
B = 50 m 40° E of N
C = 75 m 60°N of W
D = 100 m N
R=?
Ɵ=?

2. Solve the following vectors (4 points)

1m E + 2 m W – 3 m E

m/s S – 1.25 m/s S + 0.75 m/s S

Final Answer: R = 47.599 km, 53.543° N of W

ONLINE HELP For more examples of adding vectors using analytical method scan the code to direct you
on the website.

ΣVx ΣVy R θ

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the R R2 = (ΣVx ) 2 + (Σvy ) 2 R2 = (-28.284 km) 2 +(38.284) 2
R2 = (−28.284 km)2 +(38.284)2 R = 47.599 km o 10 cm/s N – 5 cm/s S – 15 cm/s E o 4.5 mi N + 5.5 mi S +
3 mi E

3. Convert the units (2 points) o 899.289 nm to m o 25 mi/h to km/s

SUMMATIVE TEST

Short Answer: 2 Points Each

1. Explain the statement from Albert Einstein “Motion is relative”. Give an example.

2. Differentiate uniform motion and uniformly accelerated motion. Give example for each type of
motion.

3. “An object that was thrown upward is not a free fall” Do you agree on this statement? Explain your
answer.

Problem Solving:

1. (For 8 Points) A student is on the roof of the SP building, 15.0 m above the ground. Your physics
instructor, who is 163 cm tall, is walking alongside the building at a constant speed of 0.35 m/s. If you
wish to drop an egg on your instructor’s head, where should the instructor be when you release the
egg? Assume the egg is in free fall and air friction is “negligible.”

2. (For 4 Points) A car has an initial velocity of 60 m/s and an acceleration of 2 m/s2 . Find its a. velocity
after 20 seconds b. velocity after 50 seconds c. displacement after 20 seconds d. displacement after 50
seconds e. displacement when it comes to a stop

3. (For 2 Points) A skier starts from rest and slides 9 m down a slope. In what time after starting from
rest will the skier acquire a velocity of 24 m/s? Assume constant acceleration and friction is negligible?

Summative Assessment

Short Answer

1. (for 4 points) Explain the Newton’s three laws of motion and provide one example for each.

2. (for 2 points) While driving down the road, a firefly strikes the windshield of a bus and makes a quite
obvious mess in front of the face of the driver. This is a clear case of Newton's third law of motion. The
firefly hit the bus and the bus hits the firefly. Which of the two forces is greater: the force on the firefly
or the force on the bus?
Problem Solving:

1. (For 8 points) Find the value of the force exerted by each tensions (T1, T2, and T3)

2. (for 4 points) The brakes of a 1000kg car exert 3000N.

a. How long will it take the car to come to a stop from a velocity of 30 m/s?

b. How far will the car travel during this time?

3. (for 2 points) Draw the FBD of the following

a. An egg is free-falling from a nest in a tree. Neglect air resistance.

b. A rightward force is applied to a book in order to move it across a desk with a rightward acceleration.
Consider frictional forces. Neglect air resistance

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:

Short Answer:

1. (for 3 points) At the instant a horizontally projected object is launched, an identical object is dropped.
Which object will hit the ground first, the one projected horizontally or the one dropped? Be sure to
explain fully, addressing the relevant underlying material. ONLINE HELP Watch the videos on solving
projectile problems by scanning the QR codes

2. (for 3 points) A spring loaded cannon on wheels is traveling along a flat track at constant speed. It
shoots a marble directly upward into the air. Describe the motion of the marble. Be sure to explain fully,
addressing the relevant underlying material.

Problem Solving

1. (8 points) A soccer ball is kicked with an initial velocity of 45 km/h at an angle of 55° above the
horizontal.

a. What is the rocket’s range (R)?

b. What is the rocket’s time of rise or the time needed to reach the maximum height (tR)?

c. What is the rocket’s time of flight (T)?

d. What is the rocket’s maximum height (Hmax)?

e. What is the rocket’s maximum range (Rmax)?

2. (for 6 points) A ball rolls off the edge of a table 1.2 m high and strikes the floor at a point 2m
horizontally from the edge of the table. Find the

a. Time of its flight

b. Its initial horizontal velocity