Answer:
The only work done is when the person lifts the sack over a distance, W = 78.48 [N]
Explanation:
We have to remember the definition of work, which tells us that work is the result of a force by a distance, we must apply this concept in each of the movements of the person in the problem described.
W = F * d
where:
F = force [N]
d = distance [m]
The force is given by the producto of the mass by the gravity.
F = 5 * 9.81 = 49.05 [N]
W = 49.05 * 1.6 = 78.48 [N]
Answer:
Two forces that act in opposite directions produce a resultant force that is smaller than either individual force. To find the resultant force subtract the magnitude of the smaller force from the magnitude of the larger force. The direction of the resultant force is in the same direction as the larger force.
Your position in meters will, measured relative to the starting point of the car behind you, be
x1(t) = 10 + 23.61 t - 1/2 4.2 t^2
his position will be
x2(t) = 16.67 t
Hence at any time the separation s(t) will be
s(t) = x1(t) - x2(t) = 10 + 6.94 t -2.1 t^2
Now I assume you mean that you will decelerate UNTIl you are driving at the legal speed limit (60 km/h). That will take you:
16.67 m/s = 23.61m/s - 4.2 m/s^2 * t
t = 1.65 seconds
What is the separation at that time? If it is still greater than zero, there will be no collision:
s(1.65) = 10 + 6.94 *1.65 -2.1 (1.65)^2 = 15.73 meters.
Hence you will NOT collide. The 1.65 s you calculated was the time needed to brake to the speed of 60 km/h.
