In physics, the kinetic energy of an object is the energy that it possesses due to its motion.
It is defined as the work needed to accelerate a body of a given mass from rest to its stated velocity. Having gained this energy during its acceleration, the body maintains this kinetic energy unless its speed changes. The same amount of work is done by the body when decelerating from its current speed to a state of rest.
In classical mechanics, the kinetic energy of a non-rotating object of mass m traveling at a speed v is
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. In relativistic mechanics, this is a good approximation only when v is much less than the speed of light.
The standard unit of kinetic energy is the joule, while the English unit of kinetic energy is the foot-pound.
First I found work:
W=(3.85x10^5)(2.45x10^8)
W= 9.43x10^13
Then used that for difference of kinetic energy:
9.43x10^13 = (1/2) (4.55x10^4)v2^2 - (1/2)(4.55x10^4)(1.22x10^4)^2
9.43x10^13 = (22750)v2^2 - 3.386x10^12
9.43x10^13 + 3.386x10^12 = (22750)v2^2
9.77x10^13 = 22750v2^2
9.77x10^13/22750...
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The weight is simple enough ##12* 9.8=117.6N##...
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Here's my list of variables and things to account for:
m=100kg
Wnc=5000J
Wfriction=-500J
-Kinetic energy will be doubled (though I don't know how that plays into it exactly)
-I don't think there's any PE because it's on level ground
My idea of what the equation might be:
Wnc +1/2mv^2initial =...
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So what I did first was calculate the initial and final potential energies with Epi=-9.433*10^11 m and Epf = -1.503*10^12 m.
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So far I found the answer for a and b, but when I attempted to do the other ones I was completely lost.
A.) P= MV
M = 25g = .025kg
V = 18
.025 * 18 = .45kg*m/s
B.) KE= 1/2 mv^2
1/2 (.025)(18)^2
4.05 J
Homework Statement:: Consider an electron trapped in a one-dimensional finite well of width L. What is the minimum possible kinetic energy of the electron?
A) 0
B) Between 0 and h^2/8mL^2
C) ≈h^2/8mL^2, but it is not possible to find the exact value because of the uncertainty principle
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I got acceleration by dividing force by m then replaced a by dv/dt and then integrated it to get velocity as a fxn of time and hence got kinetic energy but problem is my ans does not match with any option can someone please compare their ans
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I drew a diagram for the a) part
The person is h meters high
So GPE= 100 x 9.8x h
GPE= 980h j
KE = 980h when the person hits the see saw
KE=1/2mv²
980h=0.5 x 5 x v²
Now it v²=u²+2as
For the brick going up to 10m
v = 0
u=?
a=-9.8ms-²
s=10m
u²=2 x 9.8 x 10
u=14m/s
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So first I tried to use KE=1/2 x m x v^2 but then realized I didn’t have the velocity and I can’t figure out a way to obtain it. I then tried to work out the energy using a different equation, W= q x v but that left me with 1.28x10^-14 J which seemed too small.
I also then have to calculate the...
So the equation for work is W = F * s
F = m * a, so W = m * a * s
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Or simplified: J = kg * m2 * s-2
Transferring back to units of quantity: W = m * v2
How can that be correct? Obviously Ekin = 1/2 * m * v2. Where did that...
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Homework Statement
In two rockets, one of which moves and the other is at rest, the motors are connected for a short time. During their operation they throw the same mass of gas (small in comparison with the mass of the rocket) at the same speed with respect to the rockets. The kinetic energy...
Homework Statement
The system is released from rest with no slack in the cable and with the spring stretched 225 mm. Determine the distance s traveled by the 3.2-kg cart before it comes to rest (a) if m approaches zero and (b) if m = 2.5 kg. Assume no mechanical interference and no friction...
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Homework Statement
A rocket burns out at an altitude h above the Earth's surface. Its speed v0 at burnout exceeds the escape speed vesc appropriate to the burnout altitude. Show that the speed v of the rocket very far from the Earth is given by v=(v02-v2esc)1/2
Homework Equations
KEf-KEi=Ui-Uf...
Homework Statement
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Homework Statement
Rank the four objects (1kg solid sphere, 1kg hollow sphere, 2kg solid sphere and 1kg hoop) from fastest down the ramp to slowest. (Please see the attached screenshot for more details.)
Homework Equations
KE_rot = 1/2Iw^2 (where omega = w)
The Attempt at a Solution
Since we...
Dear Sirs,
If I take this explanation as being true "The heat is generated on the microscale when the conduction electrons transfer energy to the conductor's atoms by way of collisions."
So a "current" must have a quantum of kinetic energy going into the conductor (resistive element) and a...
Homework Statement
Please look at the problem attached as a screenshot.
Homework Equations
Assuming frictionless, Ei = Ef, which means objects that are the same will end up in the same heights (so we can group A&C, B&D, and E&F).
For A&C and E&F, mgh = KE_rot + KE_trans
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Homework Statement
Please see the attached file.
Homework Equations
Ei = Ef
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't have an answer key provided, but I'd really like to verify that I'm right (or if I'm wrong, why). I think ti'd be (c) because assuming that due to inertia, B will continue going...
Homework Statement
Please look at the attached screenshot.
Homework Equations
Assuming the ramp is frictionless, Ei = Ef and thus mgh = KE ( = 1/2mv^2, which isn't really necessary here)
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm okay with all other examples except for A and C. From the answer template...
Homework Statement
There is a train of length d and speed v. It is heading towards a hill with height h and length of each side l. What velocity requirement must be met so that the train can go up and down the hill?
Homework Equations
Ek=m⋅v2/2
Ep=m⋅g⋅h
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm basically...
Homework Statement
What is the kinetic energy of a particle in 2mol of nitrogen gas at atmospheric pressure that is within a volume of 100m^3?
a. 1.27X10^-17J
b. 3X10^5J
c. 6.8X10^-16J
d. 2.97X10^7
e. 9.9X10^-14J
Homework Equations
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Homework Statement
Please look at the attached screenshot.
This problem is really confusing for me and I can't seem to make much sense out of it.
Homework Equations
Ei = Ef
The Attempt at a Solution
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