506 Answered Questions for the topic AP physics

Ap Physics Physics

02/02/21

If you want to put a satellite into a geostationary orbit, meaning that it stays above the same position over the Earth at all times, at what altitude (above sea level) must you have it orbiting?

If you want to put a satellite into a geostationary orbit, meaning that it stays above the same position over the Earth at all times, at what altitude (above sea level) must you have it orbiting?
Ap Physics Physics

02/02/21

Find the speed and time for one orbit for a satellite in circular orbit:

Find the speed and time for one orbit for a satellite in circular orbit:a) 400 km above the Earth's surfaceb) 10,000 km from the centre of the Earth

02/02/21

AP Physics 1 Question involving KE and Momentum

An object has a kinetic energy of 277 J and a momentum of magnitude 28.4 kg · m/s.(a) Find the speed of the object.(b) Find the mass of the object.
Ap Physics Physics

02/01/21

Physics Energy Question

An elevator has mass of 1000 kg and carries a load of 800 kg. A constant frictional force of 4000N retards its motion upward.a) Calculate the minimum power delivered by the motor to lift the... more
Ap Physics Physics

01/25/21

Physics Question about gravity

An astronaut floats in the space station as it moves in a circular orbit around Earth. If she stands on a bathroom scale, it reads zero. Does that mean Earth is not exerting any force on her? If... more
Ap Physics Science Physics

01/22/21

physics question

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours. Satellites that complete one orbit around the earth in 24 hours basically stay in the same spot above Earth. This is called a geosynchronous... more

01/20/21

How do I approach this work in multiple dimensions question?

The path of a particle is described by the position vector vec r =<3t, t^ 2 ,-t> . The particle experiences a force which varies as a function of the particle's position, described by the... more
Ap Physics

01/19/21

Rotational Kinematics

Initially, a wheel rotating about a fixed axis at a constant angular deceleration of 0.3 rad/s 2 has an angular velocity of 0 rad/s and an angular position of 8.6 rad. What is the angular position... more
Ap Physics Physics

01/19/21

Calculate the elastic potential energy added to a spring with k = 20 N/m when the spring is stretched

Calculate the elastic potential energy added to a spring with k = 20 N/m when the spring is stretcheda) 0.30mb) an additional 0.30 mExplain.
Ap Physics Science Physics

01/17/21

physics question?

On October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner, with a mass of 71 kg, set a record for the highest parachute jump when he jumped from a platform 38,000 m about the surface of the Earth.a) What was Felix’s... more
Ap Physics Science Physics

01/16/21

physics question

A planet of radius R and density ρ is struck by another planet with a much lower density. With time, the two coalesce into a new planet of radius 3R and a density of ½ ρ. By what factor is the... more

01/11/21

AP Physics Question about gravitational field

Two planets P1 and P2 orbit around a star S in circular orbits with speeds v1 = 45.8 km/s, and v2 = 56.8 km/s respectively.(a) If the period of the first planet P1 is 740 years what is the mass, in... more
Ap Physics Science Physics

01/09/21

physics question

A physics student ridges Seattle's Big Wheel Ferris Wheel in a vertical circle with a radius of 22 m. The wheel malfunctions and starts going at a very fast, but constant speed. If the physics... more
Ap Physics Science Physics

01/09/21

physics question

A phonograph record with a diameter of 30.0 cm rotates 33.5 times per minute.What is the velocity of a point on its rim? (answer is 0.527 but I keep getting it wrong)
Ap Physics Science Physics

01/08/21

physics question

An 8.5 kg cat runs in a circle that is 0.4 m in radius at a velocity of 4.0 m/s. Calculate the centripetal force on the cat. What type of force is providing the centripetal force on the cat?
Ap Physics Science Physics

01/08/21

Physics question

A 2000. kg car is rounding a curve of radius 200. m on a level road.  At a velocity of 20.0m/s the car starts to slide on the pavement.   What is the static coefficient of friction (µs ) between... more
Ap Physics Physics

01/08/21

Use Conservation of Energy to solve the problem

A 1000 kg car is initially at rest at the bottom of a 10.0 meter long, 30-degree ramp. It accelerates up due to a static friction force of 8500 N, launches off the top of the ramp, and crashes back... more
Ap Physics Science Physics

01/07/21

Physics question

What is the minimum radius at which an airplane flying at 300. m/s can make a U-turn if its centripetal acceleration is NOT to exceed 4 g’s (1g = 9.8m/s2)?
Ap Physics Physics

01/06/21

please help with Physics Question

Two particles are located on the x axis. Particle 1 has a mass m and is at the origin. Particle 2 has a mass 2m and is at x = +L. A third particle is placed between particles 1 and 2. Where on... more
Ap Physics Physics

01/06/21

Gravitation Physics Question

Two particles are located on the x axis. Particle 1 has a mass m and is at the origin. Particle 2 has a mass 2m and is at x = +L. A third particle is placed between particles 1 and 2. Where on... more
Ap Physics Math Physics

01/03/21

Kinematic Equation Problem

a. The maximum height above the ground of a projectile launched at an angle of 29.2° to the horizontal is found to be 57.5 m. What is the initial speed of the projectile?b. What is the horizontal... more
Ap Physics Science Physics

12/31/20

physics question?

Sreshta is in her Lamborghini and trying to make a turn off a highway at 19.0 m/s. The turning radius of the curve is 35.0 m. Her car has a mass of 1240 kg.Determine the minimum coefficient of... more
Ap Physics Science Physics

12/31/20

physics question

In an effort to rev up her class, Ms. Player does a demonstration with a bucket of water that has a total mass of 1.8 kg. Ms. Player whirls the bucket in a vertical circle, of radius 1.3 m, such... more
Ap Physics Physics

12/15/20

How far does Faith travel during the 30-second interval? 

Faith rides her bicycle with an initial velocity of 3.0 m/s for 20 seconds. She then begins to speed up with an acceleration of 0.40 m/s2 for 10 seconds. How far does Faith travel during the... more

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