If an object is floating in water does that mean that the weight is zero?
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Answer:
Velocity=14[m/s]
Explanation:
We can solve this problem by using the principle of energy conservation, where potential energy becomes kinetic energy.
In the attached image we can see the illustration of the ball falling from the height of 20 meters, at this time the potential energy will have the following value.
When the ball passes through half of the distance (10m) its potential energy will have decreased by half as shown below.
If we know that potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy, we can find the value of speed.
Answer:
2.86 m
Explanation:
Given:
M₁ = 10 kg
M₂ = 5 kg
= 0.5
height, h = 5 m
distance traveled, s = 2 m
spring constant, k = 250 N/m
now,
the initial velocity of the first block as it approaches the second block
u₁ = √(2 × g × h)
or
u₁ = √(2 × 9.8 × 5)
or
u₁ = 9.89 m/s
let the velocity of second ball be v₂
now from the conservation of momentum, we have
M₁ × u₁ = M₂ × v₂
on substituting the values, we get
10 × 9.89 = 5 × v₂
or
v₂ = 19.79 m/s
now,
let the velocity of mass 2 when it reaches the spring be v₃
from the work energy theorem, we have
Work done by the friction force = change in kinetic energy of the mass 2
or
or
v₃ = 20.27 m/s
now, let the spring is compressed by the distance 'x'
therefore, from the conservation of energy
we have
Energy of the spring = Kinetic energy of the mass 2
or
on substituting the values, we get
or
x = 2.86 m