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Textbook Solutions for Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics

Chapter 11 Problem 5CQ

Question

A particle moves in a vertical plane along the closed path seen in Figure Q11.5, starting at A and eventually returning to its starting point. How much work is done on the particle by gravity? Explain.

Solution

Step 1 of 2

The particle has done zero work.

The work done by gravity is expressed as

\(W_{g}=-m_{g} \Delta y\)

 

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Title Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics 3 
Author Randall D. Knight
ISBN 9780321740908

A particle moves in a vertical plane along the closed path

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