What Are Some Challenging Physics Mechanics Questions?

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The discussion centers on a request for help with challenging physics mechanics questions, including topics such as the speed of a sphere on an incline, momentum and force relationships, oscillation periods on different planets, and projectile motion. The participant provides their answers and seeks clarification on the correct solutions, particularly noting errors in their responses to questions two and four. A suggestion is made to post questions separately for more effective assistance. The conversation highlights the complexities of physics problems and the importance of understanding underlying principles. Overall, the thread emphasizes collaborative learning in tackling difficult physics concepts.
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Hi can i please get some help with these questions

1.A sphere of mass M, radius r, and rotational inertia I is released from rest at the top of an inclined plane of height h

If the plane is frictionless, what is the speed vcm, of the center of mass of the sphere at the bottom of the incline?
(A) Square root of 2gh (B) 2Mgh/I (C) 2Mgh(r)squared/I (D) Square root of answer C

I think it is A

2. The momentum p of a moving object as a function of time t is given by the expression p = kt3, where k is a constant. The force causing this motion is given by the expression
(A) 3kt2 (B) 3kt2/2 (C) kt2/3 (D) kt4 (E) kt4/4

I think the answer is E

3. A mass M suspended by a spring with force constant k has a period T when set into oscillation on Earth. Its period on Mars, whose mass is about 1/9 and radius 1/2 that of Earth, is most nearly
(A) 1/3 T (B) 2/3 T (C) T (D) 3/2 T (E) 3 T

I think the answer is C

4. A student is testing the kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion by measuring the time it takes for light weight plastic balls to fall to the floor from a height of 3 m in the lab. The student predicts the time to fall using g as 9.80 m/s2 but finds the measured time to be 35% greater. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the large percent error?
(A) The acceleration due to gravity is 70% greater than 9.80 m/s2 at this location.
(B) The acceleration due to gravity is 70% less than 9.80 m/s2 at this location.
(C) Air resistance increases the downward acceleration.
(D) The acceleration of the plastic balls is not uniform.
(E) The plastic balls are not truly spherical.

I think the answer is A

5. An object is thrown with velocity v from the edge of a cliff above level ground. Neglect air resistance. In order for the object to travel a maximum horizontal distance from the cliff before hitting the ground, the throw should be at an angle θ with respect to the horizontal of
(A) greater than 60° above the horizontal
(B) greater than 45° but less than 60° above the horizontal
(C) greater than zero but less than 45° above the horizontal
(D) zero
(E) greater than zero but less than 45° below the horizontal

I think the answer is D

6. The escape speed for a rocket at Earth's surface is ve . What would be the rocket's escape speed from the surface of a planet with twice Earth's mass and the same radius as Earth?
(A) 2 ve (B) (C) ve (D) (E) ve/2

I think the answer is A

7. A 1.0 kg mass is attached to the end of a vertical ideal spring with a force constant of 400 N/m. The mass is set in simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 10 cm. The speed of the 1.0 kg mass at the equilibrium position is
(A) 2 m/s (B) 4 m/s (C) 20 m/s (D) 40 m/s (E) 200 m/s

I think the answer is C

thank you so much for the help
 
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Can you show your work in how you figured out your answers?
 
could you please tell me the ones i got wrong i will show you my work for those
thanks
 
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I checked the first 4 questions; #2 and #4 are wrong.

I don't have time to work out all 7 questions, in the future I suggest posting questions separately.
 
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