Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
- Subject
- Physics
- Chapter
- Laws of Thermodynamics
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Laws of Thermodynamics
A 100 kg block is started with a speed of 2.0 m s^ -1 on a long,...
A block is started with a speed of on a long, rough belt maintained in a fixed horizontal position. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the belt is . Consider the scenario from a frame of reference travelling at parallel to the initial velocity of the block. As seen from this frame, the block is gently placed on a moving belt, and in due time it begins moving with the belt at . Calculate the increase in the kinetic energy of the block as it ceases slipping past the belt.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
Let the ground frame be and the moving frame be .
In the ground frame , the initial velocity of the block is and the belt is stationary ().
The frame is moving with a velocity parallel to the block's initial velocity.
Initial velocity of the block in frame is:
When the block ceases slipping, it moves together with the stationary belt. The final velocity of the block in the ground frame is .
Final velocity of the block in frame is:
Initial kinetic energy of the block in frame :
Final kinetic energy of the block in frame :
Increase in kinetic energy of the block as seen from the moving frame is:
In the ground frame , the initial velocity of the block is and the belt is stationary ().
The frame is moving with a velocity parallel to the block's initial velocity.
Initial velocity of the block in frame is:
When the block ceases slipping, it moves together with the stationary belt. The final velocity of the block in the ground frame is .
Final velocity of the block in frame is:
Initial kinetic energy of the block in frame :
Final kinetic energy of the block in frame :
Increase in kinetic energy of the block as seen from the moving frame is: