Question

Suppose a car approaches a hill and has an initial speed of

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 1.73*10^5 J

b) 3645 N

Explanation:

106 km/h = 106 * 1000/3600 = 29.4 m/s

If KE = PE, then

mgh = 1/2mv²

gh = 1/2v²

h = v²/2g

h = 29.4² / 2 * 9.81

h = 864.36 / 19.62

h = 44.06 m

Loss of energy = mgΔh

E = 780 * 9.81 * (44.06 - 21.5)

E = 7651.8 * 22.56

E = 172624.6 J

Thus, the amount if energy lost is 1.73*10^5 J

Work done = Force * distance

Force = work done / distance

Force = 172624.6 / (21.5/sin27°)

Force = 172624.6 / 47.36

Force = 3645 N