Kinetic energy/ net work problem

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The problem involves analyzing the kinetic energy and net work done on a stone thrown vertically upward, considering the forces acting on it, including the force exerted by the hand and gravitational force. The discussion aims to explore energy and momentum concepts through a series of calculations and interpretations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the calculation of work done by the hand and net work, questioning the difference between these values. There is an exploration of how to relate kinetic energy to the work done and the implications of gravitational force on the problem. Some participants express confusion about calculating the height the stone will rise and the distinction between total impulse and net impulse.

Discussion Status

Some participants have made progress in calculating certain aspects of the problem but express uncertainty about specific calculations and concepts, particularly regarding impulse and energy conservation. Hints have been provided to guide thinking about the forces involved and the conservation of mechanical energy.

Contextual Notes

Participants are advised not to calculate accelerations or use kinematic relations except for internal consistency checks, which may limit the methods available for solving the problem. There is an emphasis on understanding the relationships between work, energy, and impulse.

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Homework Statement



Suppose you throw a stone having a mass of 0.50 kg vertically upward. Let us assume that your hand exerts an average force of 110 N over an arm displacement (upward) of 0.60 m. Through the following sequence of questions, we shall explore, in terms of the energy and momentum concepts, what happens to the stone. Follow the sequence carefully for the exercise that it provides in using and interpreting the energy and momentum concepts, setting up numerical expressions, and indicating your line of reasoning. Do not resort to calculating accelerations or using the kinematical relations except to check your results for internal consistency.


b.) Calculate the work done on the stone by your hand in the act of throwing.


c.) Calculate the net work done on the stone during the act of throwing. Be sure to be able to explain why this number differs from the one obtained in part (b).


d.) Calculate the change in kinetic energy of the stone during the act of throwing.

e.) Calculate how high the stone will rise (making use of kinetic and potential energy concepts.)

f.) Using the result obtained in part (d), calculate the velocity of the stone at the instant it parts contact with your hand.


g.) Calculate the change of momentum that was imparted to the stone in the act of throwing.


h.) What magnitude of net impulse, in what direction, must have been imparted to the stone by the act of throwing?


i.) What total magnitude of impulse was imparted to the stone by your hand?





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For part c and d, i read in my textbook that net work is the same as the kinetic energy. the equation for kinetic energy is 1/2mv^2. there is no velocity given in the problem. i am really stuck with this one and don't know what to do.
 
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Hint: Is the force of your hand the only force acting on the stone?
 
by factoring in gravity, i was able to get all of them except for e. and i. what is the difference between the total magnitude of impulse of the stone imparted by the hand, and the magnitude of net impulse imparted by the act of throwing?

also, i don't understand how i will be able to calculate how high the stone will rise with this information
 
hhq5000 said:
what is the difference between the total magnitude of impulse of the stone imparted by the hand, and the magnitude of net impulse imparted by the act of throwing?
One includes only the force imparted by the hand; the other includes all forces.

also, i don't understand how i will be able to calculate how high the stone will rise with this information
Hint: Once the stone leaves the hand, mechanical energy is conserved.
 

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