A sprinter accelerates from rest. Is the work done on the

Chapter 9, Problem 9.37

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

A sprinter accelerates from rest. Is the work done on the sprinter positive, negative, or zero? Explain

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

A sprinter accelerates from rest. Is the work done on the sprinter positive, negative, or zero? Explain

ANSWER:

Problem 9.37

A sprinter accelerates from rest. Is the work done on the sprinter positive, negative, or zero? Explain

                                                              Step By Step Solution

Step 1 of 3

As the sprinter accelerates from rest, he pushes the ground backwards, the ground on other hand will push him to the front due to Newton's third law of motion. The force applied on the sprinter by the ground is in the direction of motion of the sprinter.

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back