Answer all questions.

Physical constant:
Magnitude of gravitational acceleration, g = 9.80 m/s2.

Q1. (a) When asked by the physics lecturer in the class for the dimensions of the
physical quantity “work”, Boon Hoe’s reply was “ML2T−1”. Verify if Boon
Hoe’s answer was correct. (4 marks)

(b) Given that your neighbour’s electricity meter recorded a usage of 360 kWh last
month. Convert the usage into SI unit joules (J). (3 marks)

𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒 × 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ
(c) Name the physical quantity which is defined by the equation √ 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠
using the method of dimensional analysis. (3 marks)

(d) Given vectors 𝐴⃗ = −3𝑖̂ + 5𝑘̂, 𝐵

⃗⃗ = 2𝑖̂ + 3𝑗̂ and 𝐶⃗ = 𝐶𝑥 𝑖̂ + 𝐶𝑦 𝑗̂ + 𝐶𝑧 𝑘̂.

(i) ⃗⃗ + 2𝐴⃗|.
Find |3𝐵 (3 marks)

(ii) Find −2𝐴⃗ ∙ 𝐴⃗. (3 marks)

(iii) If 𝐶⃗ = 𝐴⃗ × 𝐵
⃗⃗ , determine 𝐶𝑥 , 𝐶𝑦 , and 𝐶𝑧 . (4 marks)
[Total : 20 marks]

Q2. (a) A motorist is driving to the grocery store at 20.0 m/s. He is 110 m from an
intersection when the traffic light turns red. Assume that his reaction time is
0.70 s and that his car brakes with constant acceleration.

(i) Determine the distance of the motorist from the intersection when he
begins to apply the brakes. (3 marks)

(ii) Calculate the acceleration that will bring the car to rest exactly at the
intersection. (3 marks)

(iii) Identify the time needed for the car to stop. (2 marks)

(b) A grey kangaroo can bounce across a flat stretch of ground with each jump
carrying it 10.5 m horizontally from its take-off point. If the kangaroo leaves the
ground at a 20.0° angle, calculate its

(i) take-off speed, and (5 marks)

(ii) maximum height during the jump. (2 marks)

[Total : 15 marks]
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Q3. Consider the skier on a slope shown in Figure 1 below. His mass including equipment
is 68.0 kg.

25.0°

Figure 1

(a) Draw the free body diagram of the skier. (2 marks)

(b) Determine his acceleration if friction is negligible and he starts from rest.
(3 marks)

(c) Compute his acceleration if friction is known to be 65.0 N. (4 marks)

(d) Based on information provided in Q3. (c), state the type of friction that the skier
experienced and calculate the coefficient of friction between the interface.
(6 marks)
[Total : 15 marks]
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FINAL ANSWER

Q1. (a) Boon Hoe’s answer was incorrect/wrong.

(b) = 1.30 × 109 J

(c) = LT−1
Answer: velocity/speed

(d) (i) = 13.5 units

(ii) = −68 units

(iii) ∴ 𝐶𝑥 = −15; 𝐶𝑦 = 10; 𝐶𝑧 = −9

Q2. (a) (i) 𝑠 = 96.0 m

(ii) 𝑎 = −2.08 m/s 2

(iii) 𝑡 = 9.60 s

(b) (i) 𝑢 = 12.7 m/s

(ii) 𝐻 = 0.963 m

Q3. (a) N

25
°
(b) 𝑎 = 4.14 m/s 2

(c) 𝑎 = 3.19 m/s 2

(d) 𝜇𝑘 = 0.108