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QUIZ 1(PHYF115)
Name : ___________________________________ Section: ________________

ID : ___________________________________ Date : ________________

1. The factors that influence the speed of sound, v in a medium are density of a
medium, ρ, wavelength, λ and Young Modulus, E. Find the expression for speed
of sound in a medium by using dimensional analysis. (Given: [ E ] = ML-1T-2)
(6 marks)

2. Spotting a police car, a Porsche brakes from a speed of 100 km/h to a speed of
80.0 km/h during a displacement of 88.0 m, at a constant acceleration. Find this
acceleration and time required for the given decrease in speed.
(4 marks)
 B

QUIZ 1(PHYF115)
Name : ___________________________________ Section: ________________

ID : ___________________________________ Date : ________________

1. The frequency of a string is related to the tension of a string, T, length of a string,

l and mass per unit length, µ. Find the equation for the frequency of a string by
using dimensional analysis.
(6 marks)

2. A motorcyclist heading east through a small Iowa city accelerates with a constant
acceleration 4.0 m/s2 after he passes the signpost marking the city limits. At time
t = 0, he is 5.0 m east of the signpost, moving at 15 m/s. Find his position and
velocity at time t = 2.0 s.
(4 marks)
 C

QUIZ 1(PHYF115)
Name : ___________________________________ Section: ________________

ID : ___________________________________ Date : ________________

1. The frequency of a simple pendulum,f is related to its length, l , the gravitational

acceleration, g and the mass per unit length, µ. Find the expression for f by using
dimensional analysis.
(6 marks)

2. Two cars are approaching each other along a two lane highway. Car A is traveling
east at 72.0 km/h and car B is traveling west at 54.0 km/h. When the cars are 50.0
m apart, the drivers recognize each other and both begin to slow down at constant
acceleration 3.00 m/s2 so they can exchange greetings as they pass. Find the time
when they pass.
(4 marks)