Assignment:
Two cyclists are racing on a track that looks like the following diagram:
Each horizontal section is 100 metres long.
Cyclist 1: Angelo has a mass that is twice of Cyclist 2: Jackie.
Both Angelo and Jackie start at rest and apply an equal Force to their bikes in section A, after which each of them stops peddling. Assume that friction and air resistance can be ignored.
Answer the following questions and justify each answer:
Question 1. At the end of section A, who has the greater acceleration (circle one answer and justify it in the space provided)
Angelo
Jackie
Neither
Question 2. Which cyclist reaches section B first?
Angelo
Jackie
Neither
Question 3. Which cyclist imparts a greater impulse to his/her bike in section A? Support your answer.
Angelo
Jackie
Neither
Question 4. Which cyclist has greater momentum as they reach section B? Support your answer.
Angelo
Jackie
Neither
Question 5. Which cyclist has done more Work on their bike in Section A? Support your answer.
Angelo
Jackie
Neither
Question 6. Which cyclist has the greatest KE when they reach section C? Support your answer.
Angelo
Jackie
Neither
Question 7. Which cyclist has the greatest gravitational PE when each reaction section F? Support your answer.
Angelo
Jackie
Neither