Energy - Work/velocity problem

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In summary, energy is defined as the ability to do work and can be expressed in different forms. Work is the transfer of energy from one object to another and is related to energy through the application of force. The formula for calculating work is W = F x d, where W is work, F is force, and d is displacement. Velocity is related to energy in that objects with higher velocity have more kinetic energy. In solving physics problems, energy and velocity can be used to calculate values such as work, velocity, and forces.
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Original Question: A person doing a chin-up weighs 700N exclusive of the arms. During the first 25.0 cm of the lift, each arm exerts an upward force of 355N on the torso. If the upward movement starts from rest, what is the persons velocity at the point.

some work:
700-2(355) = 10 N
W = 25 cm *10 N
.25M*10N= 2.5 J
(Mass ~ 700N = 9.8[M] )
A = 2.5 / 71.4
=.035 m/s

My question: so what do I do now with this .035 m/s?
 
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Try using [tex] W = \Delta K [/tex]
 
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You could also find acceleration using [itex]F_{net}=ma[/itex] then use kinematic formulas to find final velocity.
 

Related to Energy - Work/velocity problem

1. What is the definition of energy?

Energy is the ability to do work. It is a physical quantity that can be measured and expressed in different forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and nuclear energy.

2. How is work related to energy?

Work is defined as the transfer of energy from one object to another by the application of a force. This means that when work is done, energy is transferred or transformed from one form to another.

3. What is the formula for calculating work?

The formula for calculating work is W = F x d, where W represents work, F is the force applied, and d is the displacement in the direction of the force. The unit of work is joules (J).

4. How is velocity related to energy?

Velocity is the rate of change of an object's position over time. It is related to energy in the sense that an object with more velocity has more kinetic energy. This means that the faster an object is moving, the more energy it possesses.

5. How can we use energy and velocity to solve problems?

In physics, we can use energy and velocity to solve problems related to work, motion, and forces. By understanding the relationships between these concepts and using the appropriate formulas, we can calculate values such as the amount of work done, the velocity of an object, and the forces acting on an object.

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