MCAT 6 Physics Sciences 2. Which of the following is true regarding the two bullets in Stunt 2?

Stunt 2 describes an inelastic collision. Recall that in an inelastic collision, momentum is only conserved, not energy. However, also recall from your definition of conservation of momentum or from the equation of momentum itself. P = mv. Therefore, momentum can only be conserved when there is no external force applied to the system such as gravity or friction that would cause the velocity to change. Therefore, because in this collision, the bullet experiences gravity, which will cause the bullet to accelerate downward and not have a constant velocity, the momentum is also not conserved. 3. As the target rotates in Stunt 1, which of the following must have zero value? Key word rotates. Therefore, the target must have a non zero rotational kinetic energy. The object is not moving right or left, or up and down, so the translational kinetic energy is zero. Lastly, one that I failed to consider last time, but which is truly simple is that the target is placed at some height above the ground giving it a non zero potential energy. While we dont necessarily need to know this energy to solve any problems, we must know that it has it. 4. If the first bullet fired in Stunt 1 impacts the target with force F, with what force will the second bullet need to strike in order to stop the targets rotation? The wrong thing that I did in this not defining my axis of rotation properly. Based on how the problem is written, it makes sense that the target is rotating about the radius at its center. Knowing this radius is 0.5 meter. The first bullet grazes the edge of the target. Thus torque = Force * lever arm (distance from axis of rotation). Torque 1 = Torque 2, in order to stop the target from rotating. Thus F*0.5 = x*0.25. x = 2F. 5. In Stunt 2, how much time elapses between the firing of the guns and the collision of the two bullets? Okay, seriously how can you miss or fail to do such an easy question. Tip1 : dont be intimidated. You got this! We knew that in stunt 2, the two bullets left guns at 250 m/s at same angle above the horizontal originally 5 m away from each other. Before the collision, they each must travel 2.5 m horizontally. Knowing the x = vi*t + 0.5*a*t^2. The latter half of the equation is zero, because there is no acceleration in the horizontal direction. Thus, 2.5 = 250cosx *t. t = 0.01 / cosx 6. While performing another stunt, the sharpshooter faces east and shoots toward a stationary target that is very far away. The wind is blowing to the northeast, how should the shooter alter her aim so the strike the center of the target? In this example, I failed to consider gravity, because although it made sense to consider it. The answer choice was so ridiculous that it didnt make sense. 7. What is the correct molecular geometry of XeF2?

SO, not that far off. But I must recognize now. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELCTRONIC AND MOLECULAR GEOMETRY!!!!!!! For molecular geometry, all that matters s recognizing how many molecules surround the central atom. In this case, there were two, so the geometry was linear. In case of ammonia, it would three, so the geometry is trigonal bipyramidal. 10. Assuming the kinetic molecular theory to be true, what is the average kinetic energy of a xenon gas particle in Experiment 1? Work on math skills. Kudos for remembering that KE = 3/2 RT. In this R = k which is given. The only flaw is everything has been done right, except for the math. You cant waste points on not doing the problem right. 11. At STP, what is the volume of the excess fluorine gas following the reaction in Experiment 2, assuming that the reaction goes to competition? So, this wasnt that straightforward. But still it was manageable. We are given that 19g fluorine gas and xenon (added in a 1:5 , xenon: fluorine ratio) are added to make XeF4. The equation is Xe + 2F2 XeF4. 19g of F2 gas is 0.5 mol of F2. Xe is therefore 0.1 mol. Find that Xe is he limiting reagent. Therefore, 2 * 0.1 mol of F2 = 0.2 mol F2 are consumed and 0.3 mol F2 remain. At STP, the volume of an ideal gas is 22.4 L. 0.3 * 2.4 = 6.7 L 15. As the puck in Experiment 2 collides with the sensor, the magnitude of the change in the momentum of the puck is: Silly ArG!!!!!!! Remember, watch your diagrams carefully. Its obvious that the area under the triangle is base * height*0.5. but base = 3 not 4. 22. What would be the pH if the 0.38g of Fe3+ reacted with 25L of water assuming only Reaction 3 contributed to the pH? 0.38g Fe3+ 1 mol Fe 56 g Fe 3 mol H+ 1 mol Fe = 0.4*3 = 1. 2 =1.2/60 = 120 *10^-2 /60 = 2*10^-2

0.02mol H+/ 25 L = 200* 10^-5/25 = 8*10^-4 pH = -log(H+); pH = 3-4

23. What would happen of naturally occurring pyrite were located deep beneath a water table in the environment? Its all in the passage. Removal of air and/or water from the AD environment can slow or stop pyrite from being oxidized. Thus, just from the passage, if pyrite were located deep beneath a water table, we can presume that oxygen is not present. Thus, none of the Reactions 1-4 would occur and pyrite would not be oxidized.

28. What magnetic field would be required to cause a 7*10^-8 g mass with gnC od charge moving with a speed of 300 m/s to travel in a circular path of half meter radius? Mv^2/r = qvB; B= Mv/rq; surprising thing is, I missed points on not converting g to kg. tsk tsk. Seriously! Watch out for pesky units. Not worth it. 31. If the gauge pressure of the air pocket inside the bell is 2.46 atm, the bell is at a depth of 26m and the water level inside the bell is 1m, what is the pressure that the water exerts on the air pocket? We are asked to find pressure that water exerts, we are given gauge. Ptotal = Patm + Pgauge. = 1 + 2.46 = 3.46 atm 34. An object with a mass of 2.2 X 10^5 kg and a volume of 25 m^3 is submerged and completely surrounded by ocean water, inside and out. What is the minimum force needed to lift it, to bring it closer to the surface? Fg = mg pulling down. Fb = pVg pulling up. Fg = Fb + Fmin. (2.2 *10^6) = 2.5*10^5 +Fmin 38. Which of the following is least likely to coincide with the disappearance of precipitate in the homeowners pool? Just given the observation. H2O + CaClO CaOH2 + HCl precipitate disappears; H2O +CaCl. Clearly, this is neutralization, where the precipitate forms. In order to answer this question, it is important to understand what the question means by ion product. Recall in Ksp = ion products determine the solubility which is Ksp. Thus, this will never change; an increase in POH indicates a decrease in pH, which we predict should happen if HCl is added. Some chlorine may leave as Cl2 gas. And lastly, because most H+ react with OH-, Ca 2+ ion concentration will increase. 53. For the general reaction of can acid with water, HA +H2O < A- + H3O+ an equilibrium constant of K= 0.05 means that: Remember back in Ch 2: any constant K = [products]/ [reactants]. Where concentration of solids and liquids are assigned a value of 1.Therefore, K = [A-][H3O+]/[HA]. Thus in order for the value of K = 0.05, there must be a higher concentration of HA than K3O+ and A- combined. Thus, A and B are false. C is also false, because it fails to consider the second product in the equation. 54. Ho wmany neutrons does the daughter nucleus X have after the following radioactive decay?
60 27

Co AX + eZ

Dont overthink it seriously. Its killing you. Remember conservation of mass. An electron has a charge of -1. This gives Z a value of 28. The total mass is still 60. Thus the number of neutrons are 60-28 = 32.