Spiderman uses his spider webs to save a runaway train moving about 60 km/h. His web stretches a few city blocks (500 m) before the 104 kg train comes to a stop. What is the work done needed to stop the train in J.?

Spiderman uses his spider webs to save a runaway train moving about 60 km/h. His web stretches a few city blocks (500 m) before the 104 kg train comes to a stop. What is the work done needed to stop the train in J.?

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College Physics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter7: Work, Energy, And Energy Resources

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2PE: A 75.0-kg person climbs stairs, gaining 2.50 meters in height. Find the work done to accomplish this...

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