Question

A 1500 kg car, initially traveling at 22.0 m/s, hits its brakes and skids to a stop. Determine the work done by friction.

Answer 1

Answer:

The work done by the car is 363 kJ

Explanation:

Work : Work is said to be done when a Force moves an object through a certain distance. Work and Energy are interchangeable because they have the same unit. The unit of work is Joules (J).

Mathematically work done can be expressed as,

E = W = 1/2mv²

W =  1/2mv²................................ Equation 1

Where E = Energy, W = work done, m = mass of the car, v = velocity of the car

Given: m=1500 kg, v=22 m/s

Substituting these values into equation 1

W = 1/2(1500)(22)²

W = 750 × 484

W = 363000 J

W = 363 kJ

Thus the work done by the car is 363 kJ