Answer:
Work required is 328387.5 Joules.
Explanation:
<u>Given the following data;</u>
Mass = 2085kg
Initial velocity, Vi = 13m/s
Final velocity, Vf =22m/s
To find the workdone;
We know that from the workdone theorem, the workdone by an object or a body is directly proportional to the kinetic energy possessed by the object due to its motion.
Mathematically, it is given by the equation;
W = Kf - Ki
Where;
W is the work required.
Kf is the final kinetic energy possessed by the object.
Ki is the initial kinetic energy possessed by the object.
But Kinetic energy = ½MV²
W = ½MVf² - ½MVi²
Substituting into the equation, we have;
W = ½(2085)*22² - ½(2085)*13²
Simplifying the equation, we have;
W = 1042.5 * 484 - 1042.5 * 169
W = 504570 - 176182.5
W = 328387.5J
Therefore, the work required to decrease the speed of the vehicle is 328387.5 Joules.
