Work Done on 100 kg Block by 100 N Force in 4s

In summary: After the 4 seconds, the block has moved 3 meters. Its average force during that time was (100N*4/3)*m=400N.
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x2017
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Homework Statement



A 100 N net force acts on a 100 kg block (initially at rest) for 4s
a. How much work was done on the block? (1)
b. What is the block’s velocity after the 4 s? (1)
c. How much energy does the block have after this time?(1)
d. The 100 N net force is no longer acting on the block. If the block slides an additional 3 m before coming to rest, what average force must have acted on the block over those 3 m? (1)

Homework Equations


P=W/t
work done = change in energy
Hooke's Law: Fs=kΔx
Ws=(1/2)kΔx2
KE=(1/2)mv2
PEg=mgh
SE=(1/2)kΔx2
Total energy = KE+PE+SE
W=FΔd

The Attempt at a Solution


The only information I have is:
F=100N
m=100kg
Δt=4s

All of the equations I have require information I don't have so I am very confused as to how to attempt this question.

W=FΔd was what I thought I should be using, but I don't have Δd. Then I thought maybe this one: Ws=(1/2)kΔx2, but I don't have k OR Δx... :frown:
 
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x2017 said:
A 100 N net force acts on a 100 kg block (initially at rest) for 4s
You can calculate acceleration from this. Use kinematical equations to find the displacement.
 
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cnh1995 said:
You can calculate acceleration from this. Use kinematical equations to find the displacement.

The kinematic equation I have for acceleration is
a=(vf-vi)/Δt
a=(vf-0)/4

I don't have a final velocity though, just F, m and Δt.
x2017 said:
A 100 N net force acts on a 100 kg block (initially at rest) for 4s
 
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x2017 said:
A 100 N net force
x2017 said:
100 kg block
Remember Mr. Newton..
 
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x2017 said:
vf=Ft/m
vf=(100)(4)/100
vf=4m/s
That is true because initial velocity=0.
F=m(vf-vi/t.
In general, F=ma
You have m=100kg, F=100N.
This gives a=1m/s2...
Since
v=u+at, and u=0,
v=at=1*4=4m/s...
 

Related to Work Done on 100 kg Block by 100 N Force in 4s

1. What is the formula for calculating work?

The formula for calculating work is work = force x distance. This means that work is equal to the amount of force applied multiplied by the distance over which the force is applied.

2. How is work measured?

Work is measured in joules (J) in the metric system. In the English system, work is measured in foot-pounds (ft-lb).

3. How is work related to force and distance?

As mentioned in the first question, work is equal to force multiplied by distance. This means that the amount of work done is directly proportional to the amount of force applied and the distance over which it is applied.

4. What is the unit of force used in the calculation of work?

The unit of force used in the calculation of work is newtons (N) in the metric system. In the English system, force is measured in pounds (lb).

5. Can work be negative?

Yes, work can be negative. This happens in cases where the force and the displacement are in opposite directions. This means that the work done is against the direction of motion, resulting in negative work.

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