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A system is in equilibrium. The first derivative of its potential energy is zero, and the second derivative is positive. What type of equilibrium is this?
A system is in equilibrium. The first derivative of its potential energy is zero, and the second derivative is positive. What type of equilibrium is this?
- Stable equilibrium (correct)
- Neutral equilibrium
- Dynamic equilibrium
- Unstable equilibrium
The potential energy of a system is described by the function $U(x) = 2x^4 - 4x^2$. At which of the following positions, $x$, is the system in a state of neutral equilibrium?
The potential energy of a system is described by the function $U(x) = 2x^4 - 4x^2$. At which of the following positions, $x$, is the system in a state of neutral equilibrium?
- $x = -\sqrt{2}$
- $x = \sqrt{2}$
- $x = 1$
- $x = 0$ (correct)
An electric motor lifts an elevator car 10 meters in 5 seconds while exerting a constant force of 2000 N on the cable. What is the power generated by the motor?
An electric motor lifts an elevator car 10 meters in 5 seconds while exerting a constant force of 2000 N on the cable. What is the power generated by the motor?
- 8,000 Watts
- 2,000 Watts
- 4,000 Watts (correct)
- 1,000 Watts
A stone attached to a string is whirled in a vertical circle of radius $L$. What is the minimum velocity required at the topmost point of the circle for the stone to complete the circle?
A stone attached to a string is whirled in a vertical circle of radius $L$. What is the minimum velocity required at the topmost point of the circle for the stone to complete the circle?
Two identical balls collide head-on. The initial velocity of ball 1 is 5 m/s to the right, and ball 2 is at rest. After the collision, ball 1 is at rest, and ball 2 moves to the right. What is the coefficient of restitution for this collision?
Two identical balls collide head-on. The initial velocity of ball 1 is 5 m/s to the right, and ball 2 is at rest. After the collision, ball 1 is at rest, and ball 2 moves to the right. What is the coefficient of restitution for this collision?
A force $\vec{F} = (5\hat{i} + 3\hat{j})$ N acts on an object, causing a displacement of $\vec{d} = (2\hat{i} - \hat{j})$ m. What is the work done by the force?
A force $\vec{F} = (5\hat{i} + 3\hat{j})$ N acts on an object, causing a displacement of $\vec{d} = (2\hat{i} - \hat{j})$ m. What is the work done by the force?
A spring with a spring constant $k = 200$ N/m is stretched by $0.2$ m from its equilibrium position. What is the potential energy stored in the spring?
A spring with a spring constant $k = 200$ N/m is stretched by $0.2$ m from its equilibrium position. What is the potential energy stored in the spring?
A block of mass 2 kg is initially at rest. A force is applied, and the block achieves a velocity of 3 m/s after traveling a distance of 1.5 m. What is the work done on the block?
A block of mass 2 kg is initially at rest. A force is applied, and the block achieves a velocity of 3 m/s after traveling a distance of 1.5 m. What is the work done on the block?
An object of mass $m$ is lifted vertically with a constant acceleration $a$. If the height it is lifted is $h$, what is the work done by the applied force?
An object of mass $m$ is lifted vertically with a constant acceleration $a$. If the height it is lifted is $h$, what is the work done by the applied force?
For a system in stable equilibrium, what conditions must be true regarding the potential energy $U$?
For a system in stable equilibrium, what conditions must be true regarding the potential energy $U$?
A variable force acting on a particle is given by $F(x) = 3x^2 - 2x$ N. What is the work done by this force as the particle moves from $x = 1$ m to $x = 3$ m?
A variable force acting on a particle is given by $F(x) = 3x^2 - 2x$ N. What is the work done by this force as the particle moves from $x = 1$ m to $x = 3$ m?
A 0.5 kg ball is thrown upwards with an initial kinetic energy of 100 J. What is the maximum height reached by the ball, assuming no air resistance?
A 0.5 kg ball is thrown upwards with an initial kinetic energy of 100 J. What is the maximum height reached by the ball, assuming no air resistance?
The potential energy function for a force acting on a particle is given by $U(x) = -5x^2 + x^4$, where $x$ is the position. At what position is the particle in equilibrium?
The potential energy function for a force acting on a particle is given by $U(x) = -5x^2 + x^4$, where $x$ is the position. At what position is the particle in equilibrium?
Flashcards
Unstable Equilibrium
Unstable Equilibrium
First derivative of potential energy is zero, and second derivative is negative.
Neutral Equilibrium
Neutral Equilibrium
Both first and second derivatives of potential energy are zero.
Power
Power
Rate of doing work, or P = dW/dt.
Stone in Vertical Circle
Stone in Vertical Circle
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Coefficient of Restitution
Coefficient of Restitution
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What is Work?
What is Work?
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Work by Variable Force
Work by Variable Force
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What is Energy?
What is Energy?
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Kinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy
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Potential Energy
Potential Energy
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Spring Potential Energy
Spring Potential Energy
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Work-Energy Theorem
Work-Energy Theorem
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Force and Potential Energy
Force and Potential Energy
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Study Notes
Introduction
- The discussion covers work, energy, and power.
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Work
- Work involves the transfer of energy.
- Work equals force multiplied by distance in the direction of the force (W = F * d).
- Work calculation utilizes the dot product, indicating the use of cosine (F.d = Fd*cos(θ)).
- Work is a scalar quantity.
- The SI unit for work is the Newton meter or Joule.
- Net work equals the sum of all individual work components (Wnet = W1 + W2 + W3 + ...).
- Work can be positive, negative, or zero.
Work Done by a Variable Force
- Integration is needed when dealing with variable forces.
- Work over a small distance is dW = F * dS.
- Total work from point A to B involves integrating dW from A to B (W = ∫A to B F * dS).
- On a force-distance graph, the area under the curve represents the work.
Application of Work Concepts
- When lifting a mass (m) upwards with acceleration "a," the formula is F = m(g + a) * h, resulting in positive work.
- When pushing the mass downwards, the formula is F = m(g - a) * h.
Energy
- Energy refers to the ability to do work.
- Kinetic and potential energy are two types of energy.
- Kinetic Energy: KE = 1/2 mv^2 or KE = p^2 / 2m (p is linear momentum).
- Potential Energy: U = -W (negative of the work done).
Potential Energy
- Potential energy is the negative integral of force with respect to displacement.
- Potential energy can be positive, negative, or zero.
- Potential energy is frame of reference dependent.
- Conservative force is negative of potential energy gradient (F = -dU/dr).
Potential Energy Stored in a Spring
- Potential energy stored in a spring = 1/2 * k * x^2 (k is the spring constant; x is displacement).
Work-Energy Theorem
- The work done by all forces on a body equals the change in its kinetic energy.
- W = ΔKE = 1/2 * m * (vf^2 - vi^2), where vf is final velocity and vi is initial velocity.
Equilibrium
- Stable, Unstable, and Neutral exist.
- Stable equilibrium features a first derivative of potential energy at zero and a positive second derivative.
- Unstable equilibrium features a first derivative of potential energy at zero and a negative second derivative.
- Neutral equilibrium features both first and second derivatives of potential energy at zero.
- Potential energy is minimum at stable equilibrium, maximum at unstable equilibrium, and constant at neutral equilibrium.
- Given the equation 4x^3 - 2x^2, the double differential/derivative is 24x-4.
Power
- Power signifies the rate of doing work.
- Mathematically, P = dW/dt.
- The SI unit of power is the watt (W) or joules per second (J/s).
- One horsepower equals 746 watts.
Stone in Vertical Circle
- For a stone whirled in a vertical circle: the bottom point is √5gL (L is the length).
- Points at the sides are √3gL.
- The velocity at the top point is √gL.
Coefficient of Restitution
- Coefficient of restitution 'e' is the final relative velocity divided by the initial relative velocity: e = (v2 - v1) / (u1 - u2).
- The collision of two bodies is also covered.
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Description
Explanation of work, energy, and power concepts, including the formula for work (W = F * d) and the SI unit of work (Joule). Covers work done by a variable force using integration and dot product to calculate work is also explained. Net work is sum of all individual work components.
