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Homework Statement
How much energy in joules lifting 185 lbs, 23 inches.
gator6688 said:Homework Statement
How much energy in joules lifting 185 lbs, 23 inches.
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The Attempt at a Solution
To convert from pounds to joules, you need to first convert the weight in pounds to kilograms by dividing by 2.20462. In this case, 185 lbs is equal to approximately 83.91 kg. Then, you can use the formula E=mc^2, where E is energy in joules, m is mass in kilograms, and c is the speed of light (299,792,458 m/s). Plugging in the values, you get E = (83.91 kg)(299,792,458 m/s)^2 = 7.535 x 10^18 joules.
The conversion factor from pounds to joules is approximately 4.44822 x 10^8. This means that for every 1 pound, there are approximately 4.44822 x 10^8 joules.
Yes, there are many online conversion calculators that can help you convert from pounds to joules. Just make sure to double check the calculations and units to ensure accuracy.
This conversion is specifically for converting mass into energy, using the famous equation E=mc^2. It is not accurate for converting other types of energy, such as potential or kinetic energy, into joules. For those conversions, different equations and factors would need to be used.
No, this conversion is specifically for converting 185 lbs and 23 in into joules. Using different weights and lengths would result in different conversions, as weight and length are both factors in the equation E=mc^2.