Why is physics worth knowing about

Astudent looks at ocean waves coming into the beach. an ocean wave with more energy will a) have a greater height. b) have a greater period. c) travel toward the beach faster. d) strike the beach with greater frequency.

An automobile steering wheel is shown. what is the ideal mechanical advantage? if the ama is 8, what is the efficiency of the steering wheel?

Which of the following situations is impossible? a) an object has velocity directed east and acceleration directed east. b) an object has zero velocity but non-zero acceleration. c) an object has constant non-zero velocity and changing acceleration. d) an object has velocity directed east and acceleration directed west. e) an object has constant non-zero acceleration and changing velocity.