Work and Energy Block on incline problem

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The discussion revolves around calculating the final velocity of a box being pushed up a frictionless incline using work-energy principles. The user initially calculates the net force by subtracting the gravitational component from the applied force, leading to an acceleration of 3.14 m/s². However, confusion arises regarding the final velocity, with a calculated value of 7.09 m/s, which may be incorrect due to significant figure considerations or misunderstanding the problem's requirements. The correct approach involves determining the net work done and applying it to find the kinetic energy, ultimately leading to the conclusion that the expected answer might be around 5.5 m/s. Clarifications on significant figures and answer formats are suggested for resolving discrepancies in calculated results.
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Homework Statement


A horizontal force of magnitude F = 150 N is used to push a box of mass m = 18 kg from rest a distance d = 8 m up a frictionless incline with a slope q = 32°.

a, b. and c I already have done

d) How fast is the box moving after this displacement? [Hint: Work-energy involves net work done.] v = m/s


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


the pushing force is countered by the factor of gravitational work
the component force is 18*9.8*sin32=93.47778
F=150N, so net force pushs the object is 150-93.47778=56.52224N
net force=ma
m=18, net force =56.52224 so a=3.14m/s^2
Vf^2=2as, s=8m
Vf=7.08815m/s

I have no clue what I did wrong. Any assistance would be great.
 
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Based on the hint given in part d, I would assume that you should use the equations:
W = F*d
and
Wnet = (delta)KE (net work equals change in kinetic energy)

find the first one, and then use that value for Wnet in the second.
 
Thepoint said:

Homework Statement


A horizontal force of magnitude F = 150 N is used to push a box of mass m = 18 kg from rest a distance d = 8 m up a frictionless incline with a slope q = 32°.

a, b. and c I already have done

d) How fast is the box moving after this displacement? [Hint: Work-energy involves net work done.] v = m/s

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


the pushing force is countered by the factor of gravitational work
the component force is 18*9.8*sin32=93.47778
F=150N, so net force pushs the object is 150-93.47778=56.52224N
net force=ma
m=18, net force =56.52224 so a=3.14m/s^2
Vf^2=2as, s=8m
Vf=7.08815m/s

I have no clue what I did wrong. Any assistance would be great.

Increase in Potential energy is m*g*h = d*sinθ *m*g = 8*.53*9.8*18 = 747.94 N-m
Work from 150N over 8m = 1200 N-m
Net to Kinetic energy = 1200 - 747.94 = 452.06 = 1/2*m*V2
V2 = (2*452.06/18)1/2 = 7.09m/s

Looks like your answer method arrives at the right answer as well. I can only suggest it's a significant digit issue. All variables were given with no digits after the decimal, so perhaps the expected answer is merely 7 m/s?
 
how do you know you are wrong? If you are trying to enter the answer into a program you should read the answer requirements, usually those programs will tell you. Some like exact answers to a certain amount of digits, some account for slightly different answers, and some want significant figures to be used.
If the program doesn't tell you, then perhaps you can google it and find out what it expects for answers.
 
The actual answer to the question is 5.5m/s but I just guessed it. BTW I was using an interactive website so it told me my answer was wrong. Thanks for trying to help:)
 
so the Work total = W applied (answer of a) + W gravity(answer of b)
W total = F * D
F=W/D
F/m=a

Vf^2 = Vo^2 + 2a (D)
Vf^2 = 0 + 2a (D)
Vf = sqr root of (2a*D)
 
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