(a) For a constant force, describe the orientation between the force vector and the displacement vector when the work done by that force is negative and zero? (b) What is the condition for mechanical energy to be conserved? Give one way (of the three ways that we discussed in class) in which this condition can be satisfied. (c) What is the center of mass? What benefit do you gain by using the center of mass?

(a) For a constant force, describe the orientation between the force vector and the displacement vector when the work done by that force is negative and zero? (b) What is the condition for mechanical energy to be conserved? Give one way (of the three ways that we discussed in class) in which this condition can be satisfied. (c) What is the center of mass? What benefit do you gain by using the center of mass?

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University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter7: Work And Kinetic Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 88AP: Consider a particle on which a force acts that depends on the position of the particle. This force...

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