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ANSWERS - AP Physics Multiple Choice Practice – Dynamics
SECTION A – Linear Dynamics
Solution Answer
1. As T2 is more vertical, it is supporting more of the weight of the ball. The horizontal C
components of T1 and T2 are equal.
2. Normal force is perpendicular to the incline, friction acts up, parallel to the incline (opposite the D
motion of the block), gravity acts straight down.
3. The component of the weight down the plane is 20 N sin The net force is 4 N, so the friction D
force up the plane must be 4 N less than 20 N.
4. The force between objects is the applied force times the ratio of the mass behind the rope to the D
total mass being pulled. This can be derived from a = F/m total and FT = mbehind the ropea
5. Since the ball’s speed is increasing from rest, the retarding force F is also increasing. The net B
force, which is the weight of the ball minus F, is thus decreasing. So the acceleration also must
decrease. Time t /2 is before the constant-speed motion begins, so the acceleration has not yet
decreased to zero.
6. For vertical equilibrium, the weight equals the normal force plus the vertical component of F. B
This leads to the normal force being W – something. The block remains in contact with the
surface, so the normal force does not reach zero.
7. The bottom of the rope supports the box, while the top of the rope must support the rope itself D
and the box.
8. The vertical components of the tension in the rope are two equal upward components of Tcos, D
which support the weight. Fy = 0 = 2Tcos – W
9. Fexternal = mtotala; A
mg is the only force acting from outside the system of masses so we have mg = (4m)a
10. The weight component perpendicular to the plane is 20 N sin 37 o. To get equilibrium B
perpendicular to the plane, the normal force must equal this weight component, which must be
less than 20 N.
11. (A) is the definition of translational equilibrium. Equilibrium means no net force and no A,D
acceleration, so (D) is also correct.
12. Motion at constant speed includes, for example, motion in a circle, in which the direction of the D
velocity changes and thus acceleration exists. Constant momentum for a single object means ,
that the velocity doesn’t change.
13. F = ma; FT – mg = ma; Let FT = 50 N (the maximum possible tension) and m = W/g = 3 kg A
14. The sum of the tensions in the chains (250 N + T left) must support the weight of the board and C
the person (125 N + 500 N)
15. The board itself provides the same torque about the attachment point of both chains, but since A
the left chain provides a bigger force on the board, the person must be closer to the left chain in
order to provide an equivalent torque on both chains by τ = Fd.
16. The horizontal component of the 30 N force is 15 N left. So the net force is 5 N left. So the A,D
acceleration is left. This could mean either A or D – when acceleration is opposite velocity, an
object slows down.
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SECTION B – Circular Motion
1. Newton’s third law and friction force B,D
2. D
Fr
F = mv /r; v
2
; all other variables being constant, if r is quadrupled, v is doubled
m
3. With acceleration south the car is at the top (north side) of the track as the acceleration points A
toward the center of the circular track. Moving east indicates the car is travelling clockwise.
The magnitude of the acceleration is found from a = v 2/r
4. The frictional force acts as the centripetal force (toward the center) C
5. Acceleration occurs when an object is changing speed and/or direction B,C
6. Velocity is tangential, acceleration points toward the center of the circular path B
7. To move in a circle, a force directed toward the center of the circle is required. While the D
package slides to the right in the car, it is actually moving in its original straight line path while
the car turns from under it.
8. a = v2/r and v = 2r/T giving a = 42r/T2 B
9. Once projected, the ball is no longer subject to a force and will travel in a straight line with a D
component of its velocity tangent to the circular path and a component outward due to the
spring
10. The net force is inward. The normal force is counteracted by gravity. C
11. a = v2/r where v = 2rf and f = 2.0 rev/sec D
12. At Q the ball is in circular motion and the acceleration should point to the center of the circle. C
At R, the ball comes to rest and is subject to gravity as in free-fall.
13. The net force and the acceleration must point in the same direction. Velocity points tangent to D
the objects path.
14. The centripetal force is provided by the spring where FC = Fs = kx B
15. In the straight sections there is no acceleration, in the circular sections, there is a centripetal B
acceleration.
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