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Chapter 7, Problem 14DQ

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Problem 14DQ

A box slides down a ramp and work is done on the box by the forces of gravity and friction. Can the work of each of these forces be expressed in terms of the change in a potential-energy function? For each force explain why or why not.

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QUESTION:

Problem 14DQ

A box slides down a ramp and work is done on the box by the forces of gravity and friction. Can the work of each of these forces be expressed in terms of the change in a potential-energy function? For each force explain why or why not.

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Solution 14DQ

Step 1:

The work done by the gravitational force is

W = f.dr

Where f = mg sin𝝷

          dr  = distance

          dh = height

So,  w = mg sin𝛉 dr

We can see

      dr = dh/sin𝚹

So,

W = mg sin𝜭( dh/sin

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