A 2.10x10^3 kg car starts from rest at the top of a 5.8 m long driveway that is sloped at 25° with the horizontal. If an average friction force of 4.0X10^3 N impedes the motion, find the speed of the car at the bottom of the driveway.
im using the equation -(frictional force)=PE(gravitional initial)+KE(final) im getting the answer wrong and am wondering if i need to take 5.8sin25 for y in the PE part.
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To solve this problem, you are correct in using the equation that relates the frictional force with the initial gravitational potential energy and final kinetic energy. However, there are a few steps you need to follow to obtain the correct answer.
Step 1: Calculate the weight force of the car.
The weight force can be calculated using the equation W = m * g, where m is the mass of the car and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2). In this case, the mass of the car is given as 2.10x10^3 kg, so the weight force is:
W = (2.10x10^3 kg) * (9.8 m/s^2) = 2.05x10^4 N
Step 2: Calculate the component of the weight force parallel to the slope.
The component of the weight force parallel to the slope can be calculated using the equation W_parallel = W * sin(θ), where θ is the angle of the slope (25° in this case). Therefore:
W_parallel = (2.05x10^4 N) * sin(25°) = 8.65x10^3 N
Step 3: Calculate the net force acting on the car.
The net force acting on the car is the difference between the parallel component of the weight force and the frictional force. In this case, the frictional force is given as 4.0x10^3 N. Therefore:
Net force = W_parallel - frictional force = (8.65x10^3 N) - (4.0x10^3 N) = 4.65x10^3 N
Step 4: Calculate the work done by the net force.
Work done by the net force can be calculated using the equation W = F * d * cos(θ), where F is the net force, d is the distance along the slope, and θ is the angle between the force and displacement vectors (which is 0° in this case, as the force and displacement are in the same direction). The distance along the slope is given as 5.8 m. Therefore:
Work done by net force = (4.65x10^3 N) * (5.8 m) * cos(0°) = 2.70x10^4 J
Step 5: Equating the work done by the net force to the change in potential and kinetic energy.
According to the work-energy theorem, the work done by the net force is equal to the change in total mechanical energy. In this case, the change in mechanical energy is equal to the change in gravitational potential energy (mgh) and the change in kinetic energy (1/2 mv^2). Therefore:
Work done by net force = ΔPE + ΔKE
Since the car starts from rest at the top of the driveway, the initial kinetic energy is zero (KE_initial = 0). Also, the change in potential energy is given by:
ΔPE = m * g * Δh
Where Δh is the change in height, which is equal to the vertical distance traveled along the slope. In this case, you need to calculate Δh using the equation:
Δh = d * sin(θ)
Using the given values:
Δh = (5.8 m) * sin(25°) ≈ 2.42 m
So, the change in potential energy is:
ΔPE = (2.10x10^3 kg) * (9.8 m/s^2) * (2.42 m) = 4.82x10^4 J
Now we can rewrite the equation as:
2.70x10^4 J = ΔPE + (1/2) * (2.10x10^3 kg) * v^2
Step 6: Solve for the speed of the car (v).
Rearranging the equation, we get:
2.70x10^4 J - 4.82x10^4 J = (1/2) * (2.10x10^3 kg) * v^2
-2.12x10^4 J = (1.05x10^3 kg) * v^2
v^2 = (-2.12x10^4 J) / (1.05x10^3 kg)
v^2 ≈ -20.2 m^2/s^2
Since velocity cannot be negative, the speed of the car at the bottom of the driveway cannot be determined using the given information. It is possible that there was an error in the problem or data provided.
Make sure to double-check the given values and equations used.