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Unit 2: How does physics help us to understand the world?

Quick questions on Work-energy theorem applications (VCE Physics Unit 2)

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State the work-energy theorem in equation form. [2 marks]
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A 5.05.0 kg block slides from rest down a frictionless 3030^\circ incline of length 4.04.0 m. Use the work-energy theorem to calculate the speed at the bottom. [3 marks]
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Refer to the Bathurst hill-climb example. (a) Calculate gravitational work for a 13001300 kg car rising 174174 m. (b) Estimate drag work over 19001900 m at 50005000 N force.

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