Answer:
Work done on an object is equal to
FDcos(angle).
So, naturally, if you lift a book from the floor on top of the table you do work on it since you are applying a force through a distance.
However, I often see the example of carrying a book through a horizontal distance is not work. The reasoning given is this: The force you apply is in the vertical distance, countering gravity and thus not in the direction of motion.
But surely you must be applying a force (and thus work) in the horizontal direction as the book would stop due to air friction if not for your fingers?
Is applying a force through a distance only work if causes an acceleration? That wouldn't make sense in my mind. If you are dragging a sled through snow, you are still doing work on it, since the force is in the direction of motion. This goes even if velocity is constant due to friction.
Explanation:
I searched for you and i think its Velocity. it would be nice if u put the answer choices though
Answer:
The change in momentum = -20000 kg m/s.
Explanation:
Mass m = 1000 kg
speed v₁ = 20 m/s
speed v₂ = 0 m/s
We know that,
The change in momentum
ΔP = m (Δv)
ΔP = m (v₂ - v₁)
= 1000 (0 - 20)
= 1000 (-20)
= -20000 kg m/s
Thus, the change in momentum = -20000 kg m/s.
Note: negative sign indicates that the velocity is reducing when it hits the barrier.
