- #1
physicsCU
- 202
- 1
Work Problem Need Help Fast
A box of mass m is sliding along a horizontal surface.
The box leaves position x = 0 with speed v_0. The box is slowed by a constant frictional force until it comes to rest at position x = x_1.
Find F_f, the magnitude of the average frictional force that acts on the box. (Since you don't know the coefficient of friction, don't include it in your answer.)
Express the frictional force in terms of m, v_0, and x_1.
I have no idea what to do. I know I need to find the change in kinetic energy, which is -.5*m*v_0
The work done is -.5*m*v_0*x_1 (I think).
But I have no idea what to do to find the force.
After the box comes to rest at position x_1, a person starts pushing the box, giving it a speed v_1.
When the box reaches position x_2 (where x_2 > x_1), how much work W_p has the person done on the box?
Assume that the box reaches x_2 after the person has accelerated it from rest to speed v_1.
Express the work in terms of m, v_0, x_1, x_2, and v_1.
That is the second part of the problem. I have a feeling once I have the first part, the second part won't be terrible.
But other than the first part I have started, any suggestions would be great!
I would like to get this problem done tonight, so time is of the essence.
A box of mass m is sliding along a horizontal surface.
The box leaves position x = 0 with speed v_0. The box is slowed by a constant frictional force until it comes to rest at position x = x_1.
Find F_f, the magnitude of the average frictional force that acts on the box. (Since you don't know the coefficient of friction, don't include it in your answer.)
Express the frictional force in terms of m, v_0, and x_1.
I have no idea what to do. I know I need to find the change in kinetic energy, which is -.5*m*v_0
The work done is -.5*m*v_0*x_1 (I think).
But I have no idea what to do to find the force.
After the box comes to rest at position x_1, a person starts pushing the box, giving it a speed v_1.
When the box reaches position x_2 (where x_2 > x_1), how much work W_p has the person done on the box?
Assume that the box reaches x_2 after the person has accelerated it from rest to speed v_1.
Express the work in terms of m, v_0, x_1, x_2, and v_1.
That is the second part of the problem. I have a feeling once I have the first part, the second part won't be terrible.
But other than the first part I have started, any suggestions would be great!
I would like to get this problem done tonight, so time is of the essence.
Last edited: