Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Work and Energy
Two observers are moving relative to one another at a speed v along...
Two observers are moving relative to one another at a speed along a straight line. They watch a block of mass travelling a distance over a rough surface. Which of the following quantities will be identical as measured by the two observers?
Options
- AWork done by friction
- BTotal work done on the block
- CAcceleration of the block
- DKinetic energy of the block at time
Correct answer
C. Acceleration of the block
Step-by-step solution
Since the two observers are moving relative to each other at a constant speed , they are in different inertial frames of reference.
According to Galilean relativity, the acceleration of an object is invariant across all inertial frames. If and are the velocities of the block measured by the two observers, they are related by . Differentiating with respect to time , we get since is constant. Thus, .
The displacement of the block depends on the frame of reference. Consequently, the work done by friction () and the total work done will be different for the two observers.
Similarly, the kinetic energy () depends on the observer's frame since velocity is a relative quantity.
Therefore, only the acceleration of the block will be identical as measured by both observers.
According to Galilean relativity, the acceleration of an object is invariant across all inertial frames. If and are the velocities of the block measured by the two observers, they are related by . Differentiating with respect to time , we get since is constant. Thus, .
The displacement of the block depends on the frame of reference. Consequently, the work done by friction () and the total work done will be different for the two observers.
Similarly, the kinetic energy () depends on the observer's frame since velocity is a relative quantity.
Therefore, only the acceleration of the block will be identical as measured by both observers.