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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK AND KINETIC ENERGY
Introduction In this experiment you will watch three videos to verify the work-kinetic
energy theorem. The work-kinetic energy theorem states:
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W = ∆K = mvf2 − mvo2
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Equipment Computer simulations.
Experiment Part 1 – Constant Force Parallel to the Block’s Velocity
Open the video at the following link. You may click the link if you are
viewing this lab online
https://youtu.be/XSdUb-wdyRk
The video is of a 1kg block that is being pushed across a frictionless
surface by a constant force that is parallel to the block’s velocity. A force
(in Newtons) vs. position (in meters) graph appears below the simulation.
A kinetic energy (in Joules) vs. position (in meters) graph is also plotted
for the motion.
Be aware that the simulation plays very rapidly. Click the pause button so
that you have time to read the graphs while answering the following
questions.
Q1.1
What is the magnitude of the force acting on the block?
10kN
Q1.2
Describe, in words, how you would use the force vs. position graph in the
simulation to obtain a value for the work done on the block after the block
has moved a given distance. Be specific! Simply saying “read the graph”
is not sufficient! Indicate what aspect of the graph you must read.
The area under the force vs position graph is equal to the amou...
