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The discussion revolves around a challenging physics question regarding the work done on a block sliding up a frictionless plane. Participants clarify that the block is indeed slowing down as it ascends, which is supported by the work-energy theorem stating that work equals the change in kinetic energy. Since the force of gravity acts in the opposite direction to the block's displacement, the work done on the block is negative. This negative work indicates a decrease in kinetic energy as the block moves upward. Overall, the conversation highlights the application of the work-energy theorem in understanding the dynamics of the block's motion.
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Review time; came across that question in the text...I DON'T KNOW!

...i hate this class.

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what is the total work done on a block sliding up a frictionless plane?

Is the block slowing down or speeding up?

What does the work-energy theorem say?
 
block would be slowing down right, if it's going up?

work-energy thm. says W= change in kinetic energy...
 
It's negative, because the projection of the force of gravity on the displacement up the ramp is in the opposite direction.
 
pebbles said:
block would be slowing down right, if it's going up?

work-energy thm. says W= change in kinetic energy...

exactly... so since it is slowing down... change in kinetic energy is negative... so work done on the block is negative.
 
ok. i think i get it.

thanks guys! :]
 
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