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Given below is the plot of a potential energy function U(x) for a system, in which a particle is in one dimensional motion, while a conservation force F(x) acts on it. Suppose that E_mech = 8J, the incorrect statement for this system is:
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Given below is the plot of a potential energy function U(x) for a system, in which a particle is in one dimensional motion, while a conservation force F(x) acts on it. Suppose that E_mech = 8J, the incorrect statement for this system is:
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ME = PE + KE = 8J
At x? , PE=4J, so KE = 8-4=4J. (A is correct)
At x>x? , PE=6J, so KE=2J, which is constant. (B is correct)
At x
At x? , PE=0J, so KE=8J, which is maximum. (D is correct)
An automobile of mass 'm' accelerates starting from origin and initially at rest, while the engine supplies constant power P. The position is given as a function of time by:
An automobile of mass 'm' accelerates starting from origin and initially at rest, while the engine supplies constant power P. The position is given as a function of time by:
P = Fv = (ma)v = m (dv/dt)v
P dt = mv dv
∫P dt = ∫mv dv
Pt = ½mv²
v = √ (2Pt/m)
dx/dt = √ (2P/m) t¹/²
x = √ (2P/m) ∫t¹/² dt = √ (2P/m) * (2/3)t³/²
Squaring to match options:
x² = (8P/9m) t³
This does not match. Let's re-examine the options.
Position x is proportional to t³/².
x = (8P/9m)¹/² t³/²
A force of F = (5y + 20)ĵ acts on a particle. The work done by this force when the particle is moved from y = 0m to y = 10m is __________ J.
A force of F = (5y + 20)ĵ acts on a particle. The work done by this force when the particle is moved from y = 0m to y = 10m is __________ J.
W = ∫Fxdy
W = ∫ (5y + 20)dy from 0 to 10
W = [5y²/2 + 20y] from 0 to 10
W = (5 (10)²/2 + 20 (10) - 0 = 250 + 200 = 450 J
A ball with a speed of 9m/s collides with another identical ball at rest. After the collision the direction of each ball makes an angle 30° with the original direction. The ratio of velocities of the balls after collision is x : y, where x is_________.
A ball with a speed of 9m/s collides with another identical ball at rest. After the collision the direction of each ball makes an angle 30° with the original direction. The ratio of velocities of the balls after collision is x : y, where x is_________.
Using conversation of momentum in direction perpendicular to the original direction of motion,
mv1 sin 30° = mv2 sin 30°

Yes. Mechanical energy is the sum of both kinetic and potential energies. Kinetic energy cannot be a negative value since mass is always positive and velocity square leads to a positive value. However, potential energy can be negative depending on the reference point.
Does the concept of conservation of mechanical energy also apply to the real-world situations?
Does the concept of conservation of mechanical energy also apply to the real-world situations?
Not in all cases. This happens due to the interruption of non conservative forces like friction, air resistance, etc. which are responsible for decreasing the mechanical energy by converting it into other forms of energy such as heat, noise, etc.
How is conservation of mechanical energy related to newton's law of motion?
How is conservation of mechanical energy related to newton's law of motion?
Conservation of Mechanical Energy is linked to newton's second law of motion (F = ma) in combination with work energy theorem. The work energy theorem states that total work done on an object equals to change in kinetic energy. This theorem is used to prove that the sum of kinetic energy and potenti
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