A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and power9702/12 · May/June 2017 · Q151 Mark

A cyclist is travelling at a constant speed up a hill. The frictional force resisting the cyclist's motion is 8.0 N. The cyclist uses 450 J of energy to travel a distance of 20 m. What is the increase in the gravitational potential energy of the cyclist?

A160 J

B290 J

C440 J

D610 J

✓ Correct answer

B: 290 J

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Topic: Work, energy and power, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 15.

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