Kinetic Energy, Conservation of Energy, Potential Energy, etc

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves a bead sliding on a wire in a vertical plane, with considerations of kinetic energy, potential energy, and the effects of friction. The scenario requires analyzing the bead's speed and energy at various points along its path.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relationship between speed and kinetic energy at different points, questioning how potential energy conversion affects these values. Some participants express uncertainty about the effects of friction on energy conservation.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes attempts to reason through the relationships between speed and energy at various points. Some guidance has been offered regarding energy conservation in frictionless sections, but multiple interpretations and uncertainties remain regarding the frictional section.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the absence of a diagram initially, which may impact their ability to fully engage with the problem. The urgency of the homework deadline is also mentioned, indicating time constraints on the discussion.

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Homework Statement


see the diagram two posts below this.
A bead slides on a wire, which is in a vertical plane, as shown in the diagram. Gravity acts in the -y direction. The bead starts at A, moving to the right with an initial velocity v. The wire is frictionless between A and D and between F and G, but there is friction between D and F. (For each statement select True, False, Greater than, Less than, Equal to, or Not enough information to tell.
1. The speed at A is ______ the speed at C
2. True or False: Between C and D, the speed increases, then decreases
3. The bead's kinetic energy at D is _____ its kinetic energy at F
4. The total energy of the bead at A is ______ the total energy at B

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The Attempt at a Solution


1. less than because potential energy is converted into kinetic
2. false because I can't see why it would decrease
3. less than because potential energy is converted to kinetic
4. equal to because energy is conserved and this part is frictionless
 
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Would be easier if I could access the diagram.. the link requires an account on that site.
 
sorry everyone here's the new diagram
 

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one last bump. Please. It's due in a few hours.
 
nevermind, got it
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