refer to a situation where you exert a force F on a crate of mass M, moving it at a speed v a distance d across a floor in a time interval t. The quantity F d/t is?
a.)kinetic energy of the crate
b.)potential energy of the crate
c.)linear momentum of the crate
d.)work you do on the crate
e.)power you supply to the crate
The quantity Fd/t refers to the work you do on the crate. Hence, the correct option is d.) work you do on the crate.
The quantity Fd/t represents the work you do on the crate.
To understand why this is the correct answer, let's break it down step by step:
1. Work (W) is defined as the transfer of energy that occurs when a force (F) is applied to an object and it moves a certain distance (d) in the direction of the force.
2. In the given situation, you are applying a force (F) on the crate, causing it to move a distance (d) across the floor.
3. The time needed to accomplish this work is represented by the time interval (t).
4. Therefore, the quantity Fd/t directly corresponds to the work done on the crate.
Hence, the correct answer is d) work you do on the crate.