Total power developed and kinetic energy

This will give you the power generated by the force.In summary, the acceleration of the vehicle is 3 ms^-2. The kinetic energy after 5 seconds is 45,000 W. The total power developed after 5 seconds is 27,000 W.
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Homework Statement


A horizontal force of 2000N is applied to a vehicle of mass 400kg which is initially at rest on a horizontal surface. If the total force opposing motion is constant at 800N, calculate
(i)the acceleration of vehicle
(ii)the kinetic energy 5s after force is applied
(iii)the total power developed after 5s the force is applied


Homework Equations


F=ma
P=W/t
1/2(m)(v)^2
P=Fv
v=u+at

The Attempt at a Solution


(i)2000-800=400a
a=3ms^-2
(ii)v=(3)(5)
=15m/s
K.E=0.5(400)(15)^2
=45000W
(iii) This part I am not sure of...i tried adding 2 powers together:
P=Fv
=(1200)(15)=18000
18000+(45000/5)=27000 but its not the right awnser
 
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Power is force times velocity.
 
  • #3
You have the acceleration, and you have a time. The object is initially at rest, so it's velocity is: 5a.

From this velocity, you must multiply it by the net force on the object.
 

Related to Total power developed and kinetic energy

1. What is total power developed?

Total power developed is the measure of the rate at which energy is converted from one form to another. In the context of mechanics, it refers to the amount of work done per unit of time, which is equal to the product of force and velocity.

2. How is total power developed calculated?

Total power developed can be calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by its velocity, or by taking the derivative of the work done with respect to time.

3. What is kinetic energy?

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is defined as one half of the mass of an object multiplied by the square of its velocity.

4. How is kinetic energy related to total power developed?

Kinetic energy and total power developed are directly related, as power is the rate at which kinetic energy is generated. This means that the higher the power developed, the faster an object's kinetic energy increases.

5. How does kinetic energy affect an object's motion?

Kinetic energy plays a crucial role in an object's motion, as it determines the object's ability to do work and cause changes in its environment. The greater the kinetic energy, the more work an object can do and the more force it can exert on other objects.

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