How Does Angling the Force Affect Kinetic Energy Increase in a Sled?

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The discussion centers on the effect of angling the pulling force on a sled's kinetic energy. When the force is directed along the +x axis, the sled's kinetic energy increases by 38 percent. The question posed is how this percentage change would differ if the force were applied at an angle of 62 degrees above the +x axis. Participants are encouraged to consider whether pulling at an angle would result in greater or lesser speed and its implications for kinetic energy. Understanding the relationship between force direction and kinetic energy is crucial for solving the problem.
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Homework Statement



A sled is being pulled across a horizontal patch of snow. Friction is neglibile. The pulling force points in the same direction as the sled's displacement, which is along the +x axis. As a result, the kinetic energy of the sled increases by 38 percent. By what percent would the sled's kinetic energy have increased if the force had pointed 62 degrees above the +x azis?


Homework Equations



I'm not sure, all i have for KE is ...

KE= 1/2 mv2



The Attempt at a Solution



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mchu422 said:

Homework Statement



A sled is being pulled across a horizontal patch of snow. Friction is neglibile. The pulling force points in the same direction as the sled's displacement, which is along the +x axis. As a result, the kinetic energy of the sled increases by 38 percent. By what percent would the sled's kinetic energy have increased if the force had pointed 62 degrees above the +x azis?

Homework Equations



I'm not sure, all i have for KE is ...

KE= 1/2 mv2

The Attempt at a Solution



n/a

Welcome to Physics Forums.

Do you have any intuition about this? Will pulling upward give a greater or lesser speed, or will it be the same?
 
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