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SA-9709-P4-NL4-0012 marksL1 FoundationCalculatorLifts
An empty lift of mass 800 kg accelerates upwards at 0.5 m s−2. Find the tension in the cable. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0022 marksL1 FoundationCalculatorLifts
A passenger of mass 50 kg is in a lift accelerating downwards at 2 m s−2. Find the force of the floor on the passenger. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0031 markL1 FoundationCalculatorLifts
A person of mass 65 kg stands in a lift moving downwards at a constant speed of 3 m s−1. Find the force of the floor on the person. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0052 marksL1 FoundationCalculatorVertical forces
A ball of mass 0.2 kg falls vertically against a constant air resistance of 0.5 N. Find its acceleration. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0101 markL1 FoundationCalculatorLifts
A lift is moving upwards and slowing down. Compared with their weight, the floor pushes on a passenger with
Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL-0024 marksL2 StandardCalculatorLifts
A lift of mass 500 kg carries a passenger of mass 70 kg and accelerates upwards at 1.5 m s−2. Find the tension in the lift cable and the force of the floor on the passenger. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL-0112 marksL2 StandardCalculatorLifts
A person of mass 60 kg stands in a lift that is moving upwards and slowing down at 2 m s−2. Find the force of the floor on the person. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0043 marksL2 StandardCalculatorLifts
A person of mass 60 kg stands on scales in a lift. The scales read 720 N. Find the size of the lift's acceleration and say whether it is upwards or downwards (give the acceleration as positive if upwards). Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0063 marksL2 StandardCalculatorVertical forces
A crate of mass 40 kg is lifted from rest by a vertical rope with tension 500 N. Find its speed after 3 s. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0083 marksL2 StandardCalculatorLifts
A lift of mass 600 kg carries passengers of total mass 150 kg. The tension in the cable is 8250 N. Find the acceleration of the lift. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0092 marksL2 StandardCalculatorVertical forces
A parachutist of total mass 80 kg is falling. When the parachute opens, the air resistance is 1000 N. Find the deceleration. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0074 marksL3 ExamCalculatorVertical forces
A stone of mass 2 kg hits soft ground at 10 m s−1 and sinks 0.25 m into it before stopping. Find the constant resistance of the ground. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-9709-P4-NL4-0113 marksL3 ExamCalculatorVertical forces
A helicopter lifts a load of mass 200 kg on a vertical cable, accelerating upwards at 0.8 m s−2. Air resistance on the load is 100 N. Find the tension in the cable. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme