plumiEnergy in a uniform gravitational field: OCR A‑Level Physics B questions
OCR A-Level Physics B past-paper questions on 5.1.2.1 Energy in a uniform gravitational field, 2016–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 4 questions on Energy in a uniform gravitational field, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q37(a)(ii) (2 marks): For the spacecraft to travel at a constant height above Bennu from R to Q, requires a thrust from its engines. Explain why a thrust is needed. [2]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q31(a) (1 mark): How does the diagram show that the gravitational field is uniform on this scale? [1]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q31(b) (2 marks): Calculate the maximum height reached by a projectile that is launched from the surface of the Moon with a vertical velocity of 20.0 m s–1. State any assumptions
- June 2018, Paper 2, Q10 (4 marks): Solar Impulse 2 recharges its batteries during the day as it climbs from 1500 m to 8500 m. The solar cells produce an output power of 62.1 kW. Use data from pag
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