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Physics 7407: Mechanics and Materials Topical Past Paper Questions

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Summer (May/Jun) 2024Paper 2

Three non-parallel coplanar forces act on a body. Which is not required for the forces to be in equilibrium? [1 mark] A The sum of the forces in any direction must be zero. B The sum of the moments of the forces about any point in the plane must be zero. C The lines of action of…

Summer (May/Jun) 2023Paper 2

The graph shows the variation of force with distance between a proton and a neutron. The shaded area represents A acceleration. B impulse. C rate of change of kinetic energy. D work done. [1 mark]

Summer (May/Jun) 2022Paper 2

A wire is made from a material of Young modulus $ E $. The wire obeys Hooke's law. The wire has an unstretched length L and a cross-sectional area A. When a force is applied to the wire, the extension of the wire is e. What is the elastic strain energy stored in the wire? [1 mark…

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