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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and powerMay/June 2015Paper 1 Q151 Mark

A uniform solid block has weight 500 N, width 0.4 m and height 0.6 m. The block rests on the edge of a step of depth 0.8 m, as shown. [Figure showing a block resting on a step. Part of the block is on the step, part overhangs. Dimensions: block width 0.4m, height 0.6m. Step depth 0.8m. Overhanging part implies the block is initially horizontal with 0.4m width on the step.] The block is knocked over the edge of the step and rotates through 90° before coming to rest with the 0.6 m edge horizontal. What is the change in gravitational potential energy of the block?

A300 J
B400 J
C450 J
D550 J

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) May/June 2015 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Work, energy and power and is worth 1 mark.

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