Form 14: Calculating Force & Distance Inputs
In this exercise, students will explore the relationship between force and distance through a series of hands-on experiments and calculations, developing a deep understanding of Newton's laws of motion while applying critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems. Get ready to measure, calculate, and discover the physics behind everyday movements!
Questions
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MultiChoice
If a lever has an IMA of 4, how far must you move the effort arm to raise the load 0.5 meters?
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Using an ideal ramp with IMA = 5, how much input force is needed to lift a 100 N weight?
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MultiChoice
In an ideal machine (100% efficient), Work Input ALWAYS equals:
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MultiChoice
To lift a 600 N box 1 meter high using 150 N input force, what input distance is required?
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MultiChoice
If total work input is 240 J and input force is 30 N, what is the input distance?
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MultiChoice
A pulley system requires 50 N force over 12 m to lift a load 3 m high. What is the load weight force?
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MultiChoice
Calculate the effort force needed for a 100% efficient machine with IMA = 8 to lift a 400 N load:
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If you push with 40 N force across a distance of 5 meters, how much work input did you supply?
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Lifting a 300 N weight to a height of 2 meters yields how much work output?
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If output distance is 0.5 meters and machine IMA is 6, what is the required input distance?
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If you lift a 900 N stone using a lever with an AMA of 3, what effort force do you apply?
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A machine delivers 450 J work output from 500 J work input. How much work was lost to friction?