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1. A 200 g rope is oscillating as shown in the figure.

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What is the kinetic energy of transferred by the rope?

  1. 0.006 J
  2. 0.003 J
  3. 60 J
  4. 30 J

Correct Answer: B

2. What is the total energy transferred by a 40 m3 water wave if it is 60 cm high? The wave is moving at 1 m/s and its wavelength is 2 m. Take the density of water equal to 1000 kg/m3.

  1. 70 989 J
  2. 35 495 J
  3. 7 099 J
  4. 11 304 J

Correct Answer: A

3. A 100 g rope shakes as shown in the figure.

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What is the power delivered by the rope if it is 2 m long when stretched?

  1. 105 W
  2. 104 W
  3. 10-4 W
  4. 10-5 W

Correct Answer: D

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