EXAM 1 October 1, 1997 PHYS 207
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g = 9.8 m/sec2 | Radius of the earth = 6.38 x 106 m | The mass of the electron is 9.11 x 10-31 kg. |
Calculus and trig formulas will not be given after this exam: | ||
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cos(2x) = cos2 (x) - sin2 (x) | sin(2x) = 2 sin(x) cos(x) | d xn / dx = n xn-1 |
d cos(x)/dx = - sin(x) | d sin(x)/dx = cos(x) | d(fg)/dx = f (dg/dx) + (df/dx) g |
1. (10 points)
(a) Explain how to remember the equation for the acceleration of a particle which is in circular motion at a constant speed. Draw a diagram showing the velocity and acceleration when the particle is at the top of the circle.
(b) Draw on the diagram below a sketch of the x-component of the velocity of the particle whose position is given by the x(t) on the diagram.
2. (From homework; 30 points) Calculate the acceleration of a person at latitude 40o owing to the rotation of the Earth.
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3. (30 points) You throw a ball from eye level at a speed v0 and at an angle theta from the horizontal. As the ball flies through the air, you follow it with your eyes. When it reaches its maximum height, your eyes are directed at an angle phi with respect to the horizontal. Find an expression for tan (phi) in terms of v0 and theta.
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4. A sportscar, Fiasco I, can accelerate uniformly to 120 mi/hr in 30 sec. Its maximum braking rate cannot exceed 0.7g. What is the minimum time required to go 1/2 mi, assuming it begins and ends at rest. (Hint: A graph of velocity vs. time will be very helpful).
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