Maglev Test Sled Launch
A maglev test sled is launched from an electromagnetic recoil bumper to begin a 200-metre test track run.
Complete the sentence by choosing from: equal to, greater than, less than.
The electromagnetic force exerted by the launch bumper pushing forwards on the maglev sled is _________________ the force exerted by the maglev sled pushing backwards on the bumper.
The figure below shows a distance–time graph for the maglev sled from the moment it is launched.
Three parts of the distance–time graph are labelled P, Q, and R. Match each of the labels to the correct description of the maglev sled's motion:
- P
- Q
- R
Descriptions: not moving, constant speed, decreasing speed, increasing speed.
What distance does the maglev sled travel after the 200-metre finish line before coming to a complete stop?
Calculate the average speed of the maglev sled between the start and the 200-metre finish line of the test run. Use the equation:
average speed=distance travelledtime taken \text{average speed} = \frac{\text{distance travelled}}{\text{time taken}} average speed=time takendistance travelledWhat is the average cycling speed of a typical person in metres per second? Choose one box:
- 1.5
- 3.0
- 6.0
- 12.0
Forces and motion Questions
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