Question: b ) Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities and give one example of each. ( 3 marks ) c ) The speed of sound v

b) Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities and give one example of each.
(3 marks)
c) The speed of sound v in a gas might plausibly depend on the pressure p, the density and the volume v of the gas. Use dimensional analysis to determine the exponents x,y and z in the formula.
v=Cpxyvz
where C is a dimensionless constant.
d) State the significance of Newton's third law of motion
(6 marks)
(1 mark)
e) Distinguish between average velocity and instantaneous velocity and give their relationship
f) Define the terms impulse and linear momentum
(3 marks)
(2 marks)
g) A 10 g metal bob attached to an inelastic string is whirled in a circular path of radius 15 cm at an angular velocity of 5radsec. Calculate the centripetal force experienced by the bob.
h) A 1.75 kg particle moves as function of time as follows:
(3 marks)
x=4cos(1.33t+5)
where distance is measured in metres and time in seconds.
Determine;
i) the amplitude, frequency, angular frequency, and period of this motion
ii) the equation of the velocity of this particle
(3 marks)
iii) the equation of the acceleration of this particle
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
i) A particle moving in space has its displacement described by the vector
vec(r)=4t3hat()+6t2hat()+7hat(k)
If the particle has travelled for 5 seconds, determine
i) Its velocity
ii) Its acceleration
(3 marks)
(2 marks)
b ) Distinguish between scalar and vector

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