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B3 Consolidation

The document is a Physics Consolidation Exercise focusing on Mechanics, consisting of multiple-choice questions and structural questions related to forces, tension, friction, and equilibrium. It includes various scenarios involving blocks, forces, and the center of gravity, along with calculations for acceleration and contact forces. The exercise is designed for students to apply their understanding of mechanics principles in practical situations.

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B3 Consolidation

The document is a Physics Consolidation Exercise focusing on Mechanics, consisting of multiple-choice questions and structural questions related to forces, tension, friction, and equilibrium. It includes various scenarios involving blocks, forces, and the center of gravity, along with calculations for acceleration and contact forces. The exercise is designed for students to apply their understanding of mechanics principles in practical situations.

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Physics Consolidation Exercise


Mechanics B3
Name:_________________
Class: _________________ ( ) Date:______________

Section A. Multiple choice. Please put a tick in the table provided below. (14 marks)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

1. Three blocks X, Y and Z connected by light inextensible threads are placed on a smooth horizontal surface. A
stone sits on the top of Y. A force F is applied to Z to pull the whole system to the right with constant
acceleration.

If the stone is taken away from Y and the force F remains the same, how would the tensions T1 and T2 in the
connecting threads change ?
Tension T1 Tension T2
A. increase increase
B. increase decrease
C. decrease increase
D. decrease decrease

2. Three blocks P, Q and R are pulled on a smooth ground. The masses of P, Q and R are 2 kg, 4 kg and 14 kg
respectively. Q and R are connected by a light inextensible string. The maximum friction between P and Q is
12 N. If P and Q do not slide along each other, what is the maximum pulling force F ?

A. 72 N B. 108 N C. 120 N D. 156 N

3. A block is at rest on an inclined plane as shown. A force F is applied to the


block in a direction parallel to the plane. The block will remain at rest on
the plane within a certain range of F. Given that the maximum value and
minimum value of F are F1 and F2. Determine the maximum value of the
friction f between the block and the plane.
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A. #
B. #
C. F1 + F2 D. 2F1
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4. A uniform rod of density 2 kg m-1 is fixed to a wall with a hinge. A rope tied to the wall at a position 1.5 m
above the hinge is used to hold to rod horizontal. The maximum tension that the rope can withstand is 300 N.
What is the maximum possible length of the rod ?

A. 4.50 m B. 6.69 m C. 7.91 m D. 8.19 m

5. A uniform ball is placed near a step of a staircase as shown in the figure. All contact surfaces are smooth. X is
the contact point between the ball and the step. The height of the step is 8 cm and the radius of the ball is 13
cm. The weight of the ball is 10 N.

A horizontal force F is exerted on the ball towards its centre O. Find the minimum value of F such that the ball
starts to roll up the step.
A. 3 N B. 10 N C. 17 N D. 24 N

6. Which of the following statements about centre of gravity is/are correct ?


(1) An imaginary point where the total weight of an object can be considered to be concentrated.
(2) A fixed point through which the resultant of gravitational forces acts.
(3) It can lie outside the object.
A. (1) only B. (1) and (2) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

7. An umbrella hangs at the mid-point of a string with its two ends fixed
on the walls. The mass of the umbrella is 0.8 kg. The angle made by the
bent string is 140°. What is the tension in the string ?
A. 4 N
B. 80 N
C. 11.5 N
D. 16 N
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Section B. Structural Question. (25 marks)

1. A block of mass 20 kg is placed on a rough horizontal table and is pulled by a 5 kg load as shown.

(a) When the system is released, the block moves through a distance of 2 m in 2 s.
(i) Find the acceleration of the system. (2 marks)

(ii) Find the friction between the block and the table. (2 marks)

(b) After the system has been released for 2 s, the string is cut.
(i) What is the acceleration of the 5 kg load ? (1 mark)

(ii) What is the acceleration of the 20 kg block ? (2 marks)

(iii) Can the block reach the edge of the table ? Explain your answer. (4 marks)

2. Three blocks are in contact with each other on a frictionless horizontal


surface as shown. A horizontal pushing force F of 18 N is applied to
A. The masses of A, B and C are 2 kg, 3 kg and 4 kg respectively. Find
the magnitudes of the contact forces between the blocks. (4 marks)
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3. A boy of mass 60 kg crosses the river with a plank supported by two rocks A and B as shown. The mass and
the length of the plank are 30 kg and 5 m respectively. Assume that there is no contact between the plank and
the river bank.

(a) When the boy has just stepped on C, find


(i) the reaction at rock A, (2 marks)

(ii) the reaction at rock B, (2 marks)

(b) The boy continues to walk towards the other end of the plank.
(i) Is it possible that the boy stands in equilibrium at position of 0.2 m from D ? Explain your answer.
(3 marks)

(ii) What is the minimum distance from D where the boy can stand in equilibrium ? (3 marks)

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