A block A, whose weight is 100N, is pulled up a slope of length 5m by means of a constant force F (=100N) as illustrated. 3m 5m (a) What is the work done by the force F in moving the block A, 5m along the slope? (b) What is the increase in potential energy of the block A? (c) Account for the difference in the work done by the force and the increase in potential energy of the block.

A block A, whose weight is 100N, is pulled up a slope of length 5m by means of a constant force F (=100N) as illustrated. 3m 5m (a) What is the work done by the force F in moving the block A, 5m along the slope? (b) What is the increase in potential energy of the block A? (c) Account for the difference in the work done by the force and the increase in potential energy of the block.

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Chapter7: Energy Of A System

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Problem 7.5P: A block of mass m = 2.50 kg is pushed a distance d = 2.20 m along a frictionless, horizontal table...

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