About PHY101 Assignment 1
PHY101 Assignment No 1 for Fall 2026 is from Physics. It covers lesson 10: Collisions, carries 30 marks and is due on VULMS by 11:59 pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026. You can request the solution from this page.
- Course
- PHY101 Physics
- Assignment
- Assignment No 1
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Lesson
- 10: Collisions
- Total marks
- 30
- End date
- Tue 10 Nov, 11:59 pm
What PHY101 Assignment 1 asks
This assignment focuses on applying fundamental laws of physics to various motion and force scenarios. You will analyze the forces acting on a sailboard, evaluate the tension in a rope securing a toolbox on a sloped roof, and calculate net forces for a car under different motion conditions. The work requires applying Newton's laws to explain physical interactions in these specific contexts.
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Question #1
5 marksIdentify and explain the forces that govern the motion of the sailboard. Provide a concise explanation as indicated in the provided diagram.
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Question #2
5+5 marksDetermine whether the rope tension is greater than, less than, or equal to the weight of a toolbox resting on a 450 slope. Select the correct option and provide a detailed physical explanation for your choice.
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Question # 3
5+5+5 marksCalculate the net force acting on a 1150kg car accelerating from rest to 15m/s in 7s. Determine the net force when the car rounds an 80m radius bend at 20m/s. Finally, explain how Newton's laws apply to the forces shown in the accompanying figure.
- What to submit
- One MS Word (.doc) file using Math Type or Equation Editor for mathematical symbols.
- Topics covered
- Newton's laws of motion Force analysis Rope tension Constant acceleration Centripetal force Physics of motion
A summary of the assignment file, Fall 2026_PHY101_1.docx. Download the file for the full wording before you start.
Lesson covered
The questions in this assignment come from this lesson. Read it in the PHY101 handout before you open the assignment file, then practise it with the MCQs and past papers.
Solution
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Before you submit on VULMS
- 1 Start on the questions in the assignment file now. The solution will be added to this page once it is written.
- 2 Write the final answer in your own words. VU checks assignments for copying, and copied work gets zero marks.
- 3 Save your answer in the file type the assignment file asks for, and name it with your student ID, for example BC260012345.
- 4 Open the file once more to check it is not empty or corrupted, then upload it on VULMS before 11:59 pm on Tue 10 Nov.
Questions about this assignment
When is PHY101 Assignment 1 due?
Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:59 pm. VULMS does not accept files after the deadline.
When will the solution be added?
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Can I submit the solution as it is?
No. VU checks assignments for copying, and copied work gets zero marks. Use the solution to check your method, then write your own answer.
What file do I submit?
The assignment file says which file type to upload and lists any extra instructions from your instructor. Name the file with your student ID before you upload it on VULMS.