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Chapter 7, Problem 14DQ(choose chapter or problem)
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.
ANSWER:
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