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2007/M1. A block of mass m is pulled along a rough horizontal surface by a constant applied force of
magnitude F1 that acts at an angle to the horizontal, as indicated above. The acceleration of the block
is a1 . Express all algebraic answers in terms of m, F1 , , a1 , and fundamental constants.
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On the figure below, draw and label a free-body diagram showing all the forces on the block.
(b) Derive an expression for the normal force exerted by the surface on the block.
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Derive an expression for the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the surface.
(d) On the axes below, sketch graphs of the speed v and displacement x of the block as functions of
time t if the block started from rest at x = 0 and t = 0.
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If the applied force is large enough, the block will lose contact with the surface. Derive an expression for
the magnitude of the greatest acceleration amax that the block can have and still maintain contact with
the ground.
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A small body of mass m located near the Earths surface falls from rest in the Earth's gravitational
field. Acting on the body is a resistive force of magnitude k m v, where k is a constant and v is the speed of the
body.
1984/M3.
(a) On the diagram below, draw and identify all of the forces acting on the body as it falls.
(b) Write the differential equation that represents Newton's second law for this situation.
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(d) Integrate the differential equation once to obtain an expression for the speed v as a function of
time t. Use the condition that v = 0 when t = 0.
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On the axes provided below, draw a graph of the speed v as a function of time t.
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1998/M3. Block 1 of mass m1 is placed on block 2 of mass m2 which is then placed on a table. A string
connecting block 2 to a hanging mass M passes over a pulley attached to one end of the table, as shown above.
The mass and friction of the pulley are negligible. The coefficients of friction between blocks 1 and 2 and
between block 2 and the tabletop are nonzero and are given in the following table.
Express your answers in terms of the masses, coefficients of friction, and g, the acceleration due to gravity.
(a)
Suppose that the value of M is small enough that the blocks remain at rest when released. For each of the
following forces, determine the magnitude of the force and draw a vector on the block provided to
indicate the direction of the force if it is nonzero.
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m1
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m2
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(b) Determine the largest value of M for which the blocks can remain at rest.
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Now suppose that M is large enough that the hanging block descends when the blocks are released.
Assume that blocks 1 and 2 are moving as a unit (no slippage). Determine the magnitude a of their
acceleration.
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(d) Now suppose that M is large enough that as the hanging block descends, block 1 is slipping on block 2.
Determine each of the following.
i.
ii.
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2012 AP-B Practice Exam / #1. The experimental apparatus shown in the figure above contains a pendulum
consisting of a 0.66 kg ball attached to a string of length 0.60 m. The pendulum is released from rest at an
angle of 60 and collides with a ball of mass 0.22 kg initially at rest at the edge of a table. The 0.22 kg ball hits
the floor a distance of 1.4 m from the edge of the table.
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Calculate the speed of the 0.66 kg ball just before the collision.
(b) Calculate the speed of the 0.22 kg ball immediately after the collision.
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Calculate the speed of the 0.66 kg ball immediately after the collision.
(d) Indicate the direction of motion of the 0.66 kg ball immediately after the collision.
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Calculate the height to which the 0.66 kg ball rises after the collision.
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1993/M1. A massless spring with force constant k = 400 N/m is fastened at its left end to a vertical wall, as
shown in Figure 1. Initially, block C (mass m0 = 4.0 kg) and block D (mass mD = 2.0 kg) rest on a horizontal
surface with block C in contact with the spring (but not compressing it) and with block D in contact with
block C. Block C is then moved to the left, compressing the spring a distance of 0.50 m, and held in place while
block D remains at rest as shown in Figure 11. (Use g = 10 m/s2.)
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Block C is then released and accelerates to the right, toward block D. The surface is rough and the coefficient
of friction between each block and the surface is = 0.4. The two blocks collide instantaneously, stick together,
and move to the right. Remember that the spring is not attached to block C. Determine each of the following:
(b) The speed vc of block C just before it collides with block D
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(d) The horizontal distance the blocks move before coming to rest
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1976/M1. A small block of mass m slides on a horizontal frictionless surface as it travels around the inside
of a hoop of radius R. The coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is ; therefore, the speed v of
the block decreases. In terms of m, R, , and v, find expressions for each of the following.
(a)
(c)
The time required to reduce the speed of the block from an initial value v to v/3
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