IB Physics SL A 3 8 Mechanical Energy Transformations Topic Practice

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Question 1

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An elastic climbing rope is tested by fixing one end of the rope to the top of a crane. The other end of the rope is connected to a block which is initially at position A. The block is released from rest. The mass of the rope is negligible.

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The unextended length of the rope is 60.0 m . From position A to position B, the block falls freely.

Question (a)

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For the rope and block, describe the energy changes that take place

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Question (i)

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between A and B .

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Question (ii)

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between B and C .

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