Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Work and Energy
A person slowly slides a block of weight 100 N up a smooth incline...
A person slowly slides a block of weight up a smooth incline of inclination 37^{}^{{}^{\circ}}. If the driving force is applied parallel to the incline, determine the work done by the person in moving the block through a distance of .
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- A
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- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
Weight of the block,
Inclination of the plane, \theta = 37^{}^{{}^{\circ}}
Distance moved,
Since the block is moved slowly, the net force on the block is zero. The driving force applied by the person balances the component of gravity along the incline.
F = 100 \sin 37^{}^{{}^{\circ}} = 100 \times \dfrac{3}{5} = 60 \text{ N}
Work done by the person is the work done by the driving force.
Inclination of the plane, \theta = 37^{}^{{}^{\circ}}
Distance moved,
Since the block is moved slowly, the net force on the block is zero. The driving force applied by the person balances the component of gravity along the incline.
F = 100 \sin 37^{}^{{}^{\circ}} = 100 \times \dfrac{3}{5} = 60 \text{ N}
Work done by the person is the work done by the driving force.