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Force and Motion Dynamics

Question 1
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A block of mass mmm is hung vertically from an ideal string. What is the tension in the string?

Question 2
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A block is suspended from the ceiling by a system of two ideal pulleys and a string. If the block has a weight of WWW, what is the tension in the string connected to the ceiling?

Question 3
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A person jumps off the ground. Identify the action-reaction pair in this scenario.

Question 4
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

Two blocks, A and B, are in contact on a horizontal frictionless surface. A force FFF is applied to block A, which pushes block B. If mAm_AmA​ and mBm_BmB​ are the masses of blocks A and B respectively, what is the magnitude of the force that blo...

Question 5
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

Which of the following best describes an internal force within a system?

Question 6
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

Which of the following is a characteristic of an ideal string?

Question 7
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A non-ideal string with mass MMM and length LLL is hanging vertically. If the tension at the top of the string is T0T_0T0​, what is the tension at a point L/2L/2L/2 from the top of the string?

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Question 8
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A system consists of two ice skaters pushing off from each other. Skater A has a mass of 50 kg, and Skater B has a mass of 75 kg. They push off each other, and Skater A accelerates at 2 m/s^2. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of ...

Question 9
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

What is the primary function of an ideal pulley?

Question 10
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A book rests on a table. Which of the following statements accurately describes the reaction force, as defined by Newton's Third Law, to the weight of the book?