Calculate: Block's Kinetic Energy, Work by Forces, & Gravity

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a block being pushed up an inclined plane, focusing on calculating kinetic energy, work done by various forces, and the effects of friction and gravity. The subject area includes concepts from mechanics, specifically work-energy principles and forces on inclined planes.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the application of work formulas and the relationship between forces and displacement. There are attempts to calculate work done by different forces, including friction and gravity. Some participants express confusion over their calculations and seek clarification on specific parts of the problem.

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There is an ongoing exchange of ideas with some participants providing calculations and others questioning their approaches. Guidance has been offered regarding the use of formulas for work, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct answers or methods yet.

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Participants note challenges in applying formulas correctly and express uncertainty about specific calculations, particularly regarding the angle in work calculations and the effects of friction. The original poster has requested help, indicating a need for further assistance in understanding the problem.

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A 5.4 kg block is pushed 3.0 m up a rough 37° inclined plane by a horizontal force of 75 N. If the initial speed of the block is 2.2 m/s up the plane and a constant kinetic friction force of 25 N opposes the motion, *calculate the following.
(a) the initial kinetic energy of the block
J
(b) the work done by the 75 N force
J
(c) the work done by the friction force
J
(d) the work done by gravity
J
(e) the work done by the normal force
J
(f) the final kinetic energy of the block
J
HELP!, please
 
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what have u done to answer them yourself?
 
[tex]W = |F||D|cos\theta[/tex] theta being the angle between force and displacement vectors. That should take care of the first 5. The last one looks like [tex]W_{net} = \Delta KE[/tex]
 
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thank you
 
I tried to use the formula but I can't get the right answer.
 
how would you do part be on this question?
 
In part B the force is 75N the distance is 3m and the angle between them is 37 degrees, so using the formula the work should be 180 N*m
 
Thanks, now I'm trying to find the work done by friction. so I did W=25N*5.2(distance)*cos(theta but it didn't work
 

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