AP Physics 1: formative on kinematics problem solving
Answer the following questions on your bubble sheet. For the following problems, make sure to:
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List givens and unknown
Write equation(s) in terms of unknown. Check units when algebra was done
Substitute values with units
Write answer with correct units and significant figures.
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1. A peregrine falcon is soaring downwards at -0.73
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, She is 160 m above the ground when she
spots her breakfast, in the form of a baby pigeon, flying 10m above the ground. The falcon
moves her wings so she can dive faster, reaching the pigeon flying at -3.5 . How long did it take
the peregrine falcon to reach the pigeon?
2. What would be the average velocity of a car that reaches 13.8
2.5s?
after accelerating at 3.3 for