Answer:
a) v = 88.54 m/s
b) vf = 26.4 m/s
Explanation:
Given that;
m = 1400.0 kg
a)
by using the energy conservation
loss in potential energy is equal to gain in kinetic energy
mg × ( 3200-2800) = 1/2 ×m×v²
so
1400 × 9.8 × 400 = 0.5 × 1400 × v²
5488000 = 700v²
v² = 5488000 / 700
v² = 7840
v = √7840
v = 88.54 m/s
b)
Work done by all forces is equal to change in KE
W_gravity + W_non - conservative = 1/2×m×(vf² - vi²)
we substitute
1400 × 9.8 × ( 3200-2800) - (5 × 10⁶) = 1/2 × 1400 × (vf² -0 )
488000 = 700 vf²
vf² = 488000 / 700
vf² = 697.1428
vf = √697.1428
vf = 26.4 m/s
Answer:
D. Tidal energy is replaced naturally by the Moon's gravity.
Explanation:
The reason tidal energy is considered a renewable energy resource is that Tidal energy is replaced naturally by the Moon's gravity. The Moon's gravity creates bulges on the side of Earth that is closest and farthest from the Moon. These bulges also pull water causing high tides in those areas. As the Earth rotates these areas experience low tide while the areas that had low tide now experience high tide. This constant shift creates tidal energy every day, which is replenished naturally.
