Answer:
Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
Elastic collision is defined as a collision where the kinetic energy of the system remains same. Both linear momentum and kinetic energy are conserved in case of an elastic collision.
Inelastic collision is defined as a collision where kinetic energy of the system is not conserved whereas the linear momentum is conserved. This loss of kinetic energy may due to the conversion to thermal energy or sound energy or may be due to the deformation of the materials colliding with each other.
As given in the problem, before the collision, total momentum of the system is 
and the kinetic energy is 
. After the collision, the total momentum of the system is , but the kinetic energy is reduced to 
. So some amount of kinetic energy is lost during the collision.
Therefor the situation describes an inelastic collision (and it could NOT be elastic).
Answer:
The work done to get you safely away from the test is 2.47 X 10⁴ J.
Explanation:
Given;
length of the rope, L = 70 ft
mass per unit length of the rope, μ = 2 lb/ft
your mass, W = 120 lbs
mass of the 70 ft rope = 2 lb/ft x 70 ft
= 140 lbs.
Total mass to be pulled to the helicopter, M = 120 lbs + 140 lbs
= 260 lbs
The work done is calculated from work-energy theorem as follows;
W = Mgh
where;
g is acceleration due gravity = 32.17 ft/s²
h is height the total mass is raised = length of the rope = 70 ft
W = 260 Lb x 32.17 ft/s² x 70 ft
W = 585494 lb.ft²/s²
1 lb.ft²/s² = 0.0421 J
W = 585494 lb.ft²/s² = 2.47 X 10⁴ J.
Therefore, the work done to get you safely away from the test is 2.47 X 10⁴ J.
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