a 8 kg ball is thrown upward with an initial speed of 20 m/s. suppose there is a constant air resistance of 30N opposing the motion during it entire up and down path. what is the acceleration on the way up and on the way down?
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To calculate the acceleration on the way up and on the way down, we need to consider the forces acting on the ball.
First, let's calculate the acceleration on the way up:
On the way up, we have two forces acting on the ball: the gravitational force pulling it downward and the air resistance force opposing its motion.
1. Gravitational force:
The gravitational force can be calculated using the formula: F_gravity = m * g, where m is the mass of the ball and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2).
F_gravity = 8 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 78.4 N
2. Air resistance force:
The air resistance force is given as a constant value of 30 N opposing the motion.
Since the ball is moving upward, the net force can be calculated by subtracting the air resistance force from the gravitational force:
Net force = F_gravity - F_air_resistance
Net force = 78.4 N - 30 N = 48.4 N
Now, we can calculate the acceleration on the way up using Newton's second law of motion: F = m * a
a = F_net / m
a = 48.4 N / 8 kg = 6.05 m/s^2
Therefore, the acceleration on the way up is approximately 6.05 m/s^2.
Next, let's calculate the acceleration on the way down:
On the way down, we still have two forces acting on the ball: the gravitational force pulling it downward and the air resistance force opposing its motion.
1. Gravitational force:
Just like before, the gravitational force is the same and can be calculated as F_gravity = m * g = 78.4 N.
2. Air resistance force:
Again, the air resistance force is given as a constant value of 30 N opposing the motion.
Since the ball is moving downward, the net force can be calculated by adding the air resistance force to the gravitational force:
Net force = F_gravity + F_air_resistance
Net force = 78.4 N + 30 N = 108.4 N
Using the same formula, a = F_net / m, we can now calculate the acceleration on the way down:
a = 108.4 N / 8 kg = 13.55 m/s^2
Therefore, the acceleration on the way down is approximately 13.55 m/s^2.
To summarize:
- Acceleration on the way up: 6.05 m/s^2
- Acceleration on the way down: 13.55 m/s^2