PHYS 131 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Vyg River, Friction, Conservative Force

• School: McGill University
• Department: Physics
• Course: PHYS 131
• Professor: Kenneth Ragan

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The exam comprises two parts: 8 short-answer questions, and 5 problems. Calculators are allowed, as well as a formula sheet (one-side of an 8 x 11 sheet) of your own making. Answer the short-answer questions with a few words or a phrase, but be concise, please! The short answer problems are worth four points each, and the problems are worth 8 points each. Put all answers in the answer booklets provided; you may keep this exam. Short answer questions (answer all): you should not need to do any calculations for these questions. Answer in a few words, a short phrase, or a simple sketch: [4 pts] two ramps, one of which is steeper than the other, lead from the floor to a loading platform. Two blocks, a and b, start at the floor and are pushed up the ramp. Explain all your answers, and ignore the size of the blocks compared to the length of the ramps.