What is the Correct Solution to a Work, Power, and Energy Problem?

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Start date Sep 3, 2013
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The discussion centers on a specific work, power, and energy problem where the original poster seeks assistance in finding the correct solution. They mention that their attempt at solving the problem was close but ultimately incorrect. A response indicates that the mistake lies in the calculations for acceleration. The correct answer, according to a reference book, is option (A). Clarification on the acceleration equations is crucial for arriving at the correct solution.

Sep 3, 2013

thunderhadron

Hi friend please help me in solving this issue.
Thank you all in advance.

The problem is as such:

Attempt to the problem:

But the book says answer of the question is option (A)

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Sep 3, 2013

voko

You did almost everything correctly, but made a mistake solving the equations for acceleration.

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