A pendulum is probably the most common showing of this example. As the pendulum swings down, it converts its potential energy (height) into kinetic energy (velocity). At the lowest point the kinetic energy is the highest and the potential is the lowest. At the highest point in its swing the velocity is zero so the kinetic energy is zero and the potential energy is at a maximum (greatest height).
Answer:
799.54 ft
Explanation:
Linear thermal expansion is:
ΔL = α L₀ ΔT
where ΔL is the change in length,
α is the linear thermal expansion coefficient,
L₀ is the original length,
and ΔT is the change in temperature.
Given:
α = 1.2×10⁻⁵ / °C
L₀ = 800 ft
ΔT = -17°C − 31°C = -48°C
Find: ΔL
ΔL = (1.2×10⁻⁵ / °C) (800 ft) (-48°C)
ΔL = -0.4608
Rounded to two significant figures, the change in length is -0.46 ft.
Therefore, the final length is approximately 800 ft − 0.46 ft = 799.54 ft.
To solve this equation, simply plug the values into the equation for calculating kinetic energy.
KE = 1/2mv^2
500 = 1/2(m)(67^2)
500 =2244.5m
m = 500/2244.5 = 0.222 kg.
Check the attached file for the solution for this problem.
