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CK-12 Physics Intermediate Problem Sets Answer Key (10.26.15)
CK-12 Physics Intermediate Problem Sets Answer Key (10.26.15)
Problem Sets
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C HAPTER
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Chapter Outline
1.1 W HAT I S S CIENCE ? P ROBLEM S ETS
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1. Billy decides to take 400 U.S. dollars with him on his vacation to Rio de Janeiro. After converting his money,
how much will Billy have during his stay in Brazil? Use the given currency exchange rates ( Table 1.1) to
answer this question.
2. While shopping in London, Julia decides to buy her grandmother a necklace on sale for 33 pounds. How
much does she need in U.S. dollars to purchase the gift? Use the given currency exchange rates ( Table 1.1)
to answer this question.
3. On his way back from a six-month trip to South Korea, Albert decides to convert the remainder of his money
into U.S. dollars. If all Albert has left is 56 won, how much does he have in dollars? Use the given currency
exchange rates ( Table 1.1) to answer this question.
4. Tara is driving down from Toronto, Ontario to visit her cousins in Buffalo, New York. If she has 330 Canadian
dollars on her, how much is that worth across the border? Use the given currency exchange rates ( Table 1.1)
to answer this question.
5. Returning to the U.S. from a trip to Japan, Nicole has a layover in Hong Kong. During her wait, she grabs
lunch at an airport cafe. If all Nicole has on her is 5,000 yen, does she have enough money to pay for a meal
that is worth HK$116.85 (Hong Kong dollars)? Use the given currency exchange rates ( Table 1.1) to answer
this question.
6. Three college students are planning a month-long trip to Japan. According to their calculations, the trip will
cost a total of $9,000. They find part-time jobs to save up money, working 20 hours per week for 3 months.
Will they make enough to cover the trip if they each earn $8.00 per hour? Assume there are 4 full weeks in a
month and use the given currency exchange rates ( Table 1.1) to answer this question.
7. Professor A gets paid $1,800 per month for teaching a course that meets 3 times a week. If each class is 3
hours long, how much is the professor being paid per hour? Assume there are 4 full weeks in a month.
8. Professor B is paid $3,000 for every 24 classes she teaches. Determine whether she earns more or less than
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40. The dimensions of your dorm room is 10 ft by 10 ft, calculate the area in meters.
41. If a pump at a gas station takes approximately 4.5 minutes to fill a 12 gallon gas tank, calculate the rate at
which the gas is flowing out of the pump.
42. A small titanium disc has a radius of 2.5 cm and a thickness of 0.1 cm. What is the mass of the disc? (Assume
the density is 4.5 g/cm3 )
43. The length of a rectangle is 8 m more than twice the width. Determine the length and the width if the perimeter
is 112 m.
44. Calculate the volume of a sphere with a diameter of 2.7 cm and a surface area of 22.9 cm2 .
45. One level of a parking lot structure measures 845 ft by 900 ft. Calculate the area in m2 .
46. How many square miles are in 3200 acres?
47. Determine the units of the variable ’a’ in the following equation, if x is in meters, v is in meters per second
and t is in seconds: x = vt + 0.5at2 .
48. How many degrees are in 1π radians?
49. Calculate the average of the following numbers: 2.5, 3.6, 7.1 and 3.3.
50. If you are driving 120 m/s, how fast are you driving in km/h?
51. Determine the speed, in m/s, if you are traveling at 70 mph.
52. Determine the units of d in the following equation if P is in units of kg / (ms2 ) and v is in units of m/s: P +
dv2 .
53. How many seconds are in one year?
54. Convert 1 L of water to cm3 .
55. Sum the following numbers keeping the correct number of significant digits: 2.030, 0.11352.
56. In the following equation, what are the units of β : γ = p 1 2 .
1−β
x
57. In the following equation, what are the units of x, if A is in meters and t is in seconds: y = Ae− t ?
58. If you could count 1 penny per second, how long would it take you to count 1 million dollars?
59. When multiplying two numbers, do the exponents add or multiply?
60. Is it possible for the left and right side of an equation to have different units; if so, how?
61. How many seconds are in a femtosecond?
Solutions
1.715000096 reais
1. (400 dollars) 1 dollar = 686 reais
0.632646737 dollars
2. (33 pounds) 1 pound = 20.88 dollars
0.000899 dollars
3. (56 won) 1 won = 0.05 dollars
1.015211 dollars
4. (330 Canadian dollars) 1 Canadian
dollars = 335.02 dollars
7.791262076 Hong Kong dollars
5. (5, 000 yen) 0.013037 dollars
1 yen 1 dollar = 507.87 Hong Kong dollars; yes, Nicole has enough
money to pay for her meal.
In 3 months, each student will have earned (3 months) 14 month weeks
20 hours 8 dollars
6. 1 week 1 hour = 1, 920 dollars, which
adds
up to a total
of $5,760. No, the students will not make enough to cover their trip.
1,800 dollars 1 month
1 week 1 class
7. 1 month 4 weeks 3 classes 3 hours = 50 dollars/hour
8. Professor A teaches12 classes per month. For 24 classes, Professor A would teach for 2 months and earn a
$1,800
total of (2 months) 1 month = $3, 600, which is $600 more than what Professor B earns teaching the same
number of classes. Therefore, Professor B earns less than Professor A.
9. False. Dimensional
analysiscan only help you determine the units of an answer or of a variable in question.
5,280 f t 1m 1 km
10. (86.9 mi) 1 mi = 140 km
3.28 f t 1,000 m
(21.0 m/s) 3.28 ft 1 mi 60 s 60 min
11. 1m 5,280 f t 1 min 1h = 47.0 mi/h; yes, the car is driving well above the speed limit
of 25 mph (mi/h).
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12.
1
x = v0t + at 2
2
[m] [m]
[m] = [s] + 2 [s]2
[s] [s ]
[m] = [m] + [m]
13.
1
mgh = mv2
2
hmi h m i2
[kg] 2 [m] = [kg]
s s 2
m 2 m
[kg] 2 = [kg] 2
s s
1 cm 1 in 1 f t 1 mi
14. 90 km
h 10 km 2.54 cm 12 inch 5280 f t = 53.6 mph
−5
15. 2 lightyear = 2 c · yr 3.0E8 m/s 365 days 24 h 3600 s
1 day 1 h = 1.89E16 m
1c 1 yr
16. (a) 1 s 160min
1h
= 2.78E − 8 h
s 60 min
cm2
(b) 1 m2 1000 = 10000 cm2
2
1m
1 h 1000 m
17. (a) 1 km h 3600 s 1 km = 0.278 m/s
1 h 5280 f t
(b) 1 mi = 1.47 f t/s
h 3600 s 13 mi
1 kg 1E6 cm
18. 1 cmg 3 1000 = 1000 kg/m
3
g 1m
1 miles
19. 100 km h 1.6 km = 6.25 mph
1s
20. 6.02E23 atoms 5 atoms = 1.204E23 s = 3.8E15 yrs
21. 1 L = length3 = (10 cm)3 = 10−3 m3
22. Newtons are not fundamental units since they can be derived from other units, namely kilograms, meters, and
seconds.
2
23. av = ms sm = s h i
1 2
24. 2 mv
2⇒ [kg] ms2
25. (a) 1 m 1E2 cm
= 100 cm
1m 2
(b) 1 m2 1E4 cm
= 10, 000 cm2
2
1m 3
(c) 1 m3 1E6 cm
= 1, 000, 000 cm3
1 m3
mile ft
26. 50 hour = 5280 mi = 12 in cm km km
f t = 2.54 in = 1E − 5 cm = 80.5 h
27. 1 mile = 63360 inch 2.54 cm km
1 mile = 1 inch = 1E − 5 cm = 1.6 km
28. 2.3 ms = 3.28
1m =
ft 1 f athom
6 ft = 160min
s
= 75.4 f athom
min
29. 2.0 km2 = 1000 km
m
= 1000 m
km = 2 × 106 m2
1.61 km
30. 65 mile
h = 1 mile = 104.7 km/h
31. 100 yard = 91.44 m. Therefore 100 meters is a longer distance.
32. 106 micrometers = 1 meter
33. Surface area = 4πr2 = 4π(7.15 × 104 km)2 = 6.42 × 1010 km2
34. The average area is 98 ft2
3 −4 3 3
35. The mass of the block is 0.0025 kg, while volume in meter is 1.13 × 10 m . Therefore, ρ = 22.12 kg/m .
5280 f t 1 step
36. mi 2 f t = 2640 steps
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500 24 h
37. (a) h = 12000 breaths
1 day
550 24 h
(b) h = 13200 breaths
1 day
13200 − 12000 = 1200 more breaths taken
38. 59.5 m2
2 kg 2 kg
39. ρ = M 4
V = (πr2 h) = (π((.05)2 )m2 )3.0) = 8.49 × 10 kg/m
3
40. 30.5 m2
12 gal
41. 4.5 min = 2.67
gal/min
4.5 g
42. M = ρV = cm3
(π(2.5)2 0.1 cm3 ) = 8.84 g
43.
let w = width
2(2w + 8) + 2w = 112
6w = 96
w = 16
→ l = 2w + 8 = 40
800 f t = 243.8 m
900 f t = 274.3 m
A = 6.69 × 104 m2
46.
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2 One-Dimensional Motion
Problem Sets
Chapter Outline
2.1 O NE -D IMENSIONAL M OTION P ROBLEM S ETS
2.2 R EFERENCES
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Solutions
11. If the car’s velocity were constant, its position would be changing at a constant rate. However, because the
equation for position has a degree greater than 1, the rate of change cannot be constant.
12.
∆x
v=
∆t
x 20 m 20 m
t= = = = 1.66 × 10−4 h = 0.6 s
v 120 km/h (120 × 103 ) m/h
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(c)
x2 (t2 )−x1 (t1 )
14. vavg = t2 −t1 = 21 a(t1 + t2 )
a. 24.5 m/s
b. 14.7 m/s
c. 7.35 m/s
15. (a) x = 42.7 m
(b) x = 177.4 m
(c) x = 1154.2 m
(d) x(8) − x(0) = 1154.2 m − 7 m = 1147.2 m
16. (a) vavg = x(5)−x(0)
∆t = 5(5)+5(25)
5 = 30 m/s
x(10)−x(5) {5(10)+5(100)}−{5(5)+5(25)}
(b) v= ∆t = 5 = 80 m/s
∆x 100 km
17. (a) vavg = ∆t = 50 km + 50 km = 48 km/h
40 km/h 60 km/h
(b) Because the direction is the same throughout the motorcycle’s journey, its average speed is the same as
its average velocity: 48 km
h .
18. a. Since Jimmy runs faster, find out how long it takes for him to run 100 m:
m
vJimmy = (.20)vBilly + vBilly = 6.0
s
x 100 m
t= = = 16.67 s
vJimmy 6.0 m/s
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x = x0 + v0t + at 2 ,
2
v = v0 + at = 3 + 4(3) = 15 m/s2
1
x = 5 + (3)(3) + (4)(3)2 = 32 m
2
22.
v = at
∆v v(t2 ) − v(t1 ) (a)(t2 ) − (a)(t1 )
aavg = = = =a
∆t (t2 − t1 ) (t2 − t1 )
23. For the first 2 seconds:
v = v0 + at
v = (3)(2) = 6 m/s
Position reached in that time:
x = v0t + 12 at 2 = 6 m
For the 18 remaining seconds:
x = x0 + v0t + 21 at 2 = 6 + (6 m/s)(18 s) + 0 = 114 m
24.
m
∆v 60 mph 26.82 s m
a= = = = 8.94
∆t 3s 3s s2
25. 1 mph = 0.447 m/s
(a)
v2 = v20 + 2a∆x
v2 − v20 0 − 44.7 m2 /s2
a= = = −0.11 m/s2
2∆x 2(200 m)
(b)
v = v0 + at
v − v0
⇒t = = 400 s
a
26. v2 = v20 + 2a∆x
v2 −v2 2
(25−4) m /s 2
2
(a) a = 2∆x 0 = 2((125−5) m) = 0.088 m/s
(b) v = v0 + at ⇒ t = 34.3 s
27. To determine the time, set the final position of the cars equals to one another:
(a)
1 1
x p = xop + vopt + a pt 2 ; xs = xos + vost + ast 2
2 2
vop = xop = xos = 0
x p = xs
1
⇒ a pt 2 = vost
2
2vos
⇒t = = 44.7 s
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(b) x p = 21 a pt 2 = 2000 m
28. (a) Use these two equations to solve for the acceleration:
x = v0t + 21 at 2 (1)
v = v0 + at (2)
Solve for v0 from equation 2 and substitute into equation 1 to determine a:
v0 = v − at
x = (v − at)t + 21 at 2 ⇒ a = 2(vt−x)
t2
= 2.0 m/s2
(b) Use equation 2 to solve for the initial velocity:
v0 = v − at = 10.0 m/s
29. First, solve for the object’s acceleration:
v2 − v20
v2 = v20 + 2a∆x ⇒ a =
2∆x
v − v0
v = v0 + at ⇒ t =
a
2∆x
t= = 31.6 s
v + v0
30. To determine the time, set the final position of the vehicles equal to one another:
1 1
xt = xot + vot t + at t 2 ; xc = xoc + voct + act 2
2 2
x p = xs
1
⇒ xot + vot = voct + act 2
2
2xot
Since the vehicles experience a near miss ⇒ vt = vc , use v = v0 + at to solve for time:t = voc −vot = 30.0 s
Thus, a = vot −v
t
oc
= −0.33 m/s2
31. Coming to a stop implies v0 = 0 m/s.
−v20
⇒ ∆x = −2|a|
(a) ∆x = 50 m
(b) ∆x = 128 m
32. Since the car has a negative accel. of 4 m/s2 , we can calculate the distance traveled using the kinematic
equation:
v2 = v2o + 2a∆x
v2 − v2o
∆x =
2a
∆x = 2 meters
x f = xi + vavgt
vi + v f
x f = xi + t
2
2(x f − xi )
⇒ vi = − v f = 28.64 m/s
t
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x = 3 + 3t − 5t 2
1
x = x0 + v0t + at 2
2
⇒ x0 = 3
v0 = 3
a = −10
The particle turns around when the final velocity reaches zero:
⇒ v f = v0 + at
v0
t = − = 0.3 s
a
37. (a)
v = v0 + at; v = 0
v0 100 m/s
→t = = = 20.8 s
|a| 4.8 m/s2
(b)
v2 = v20 − 2|a|∆x; v = 0
v20
→ ∆x = = 2083 m
a
No, the pilot would not be able to stop the plane on the runway without a stronger acceleration.
38. (a) Ttotal = t1 + t2 + t3
For the acceleration phase:
v 10 m/s
t1 = |a| = 1.5 m/s2
= 6.67 s
The cat runs for an additional 10 seconds:
⇒ t2 = 10 s
Finally, solve for the time it takes for the cat to come to a stop:
t3 = 7 s
⇒ Ttotal = 23.7 s
v2 vt3
+vt2 +
(b) vavg = xtotal
T =
2a1
T
2
= 7.11 m/s
39. Choose your locations as the origin. To check for a collision look for a time that the vehicles are at the same
position:
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vo,car t + acar t 2 = xo,van + vo,vant
2
1
acar t 2 + (vo,car − vo,van )t − xo,van = 0
2 p
−(vo,car − vo,van ) ± (vo,car − vo,van )2 + (−2acar x)
t=
acar
⇒ t = 10 s, 13.3 s
Because we have two real answers, a collision does in fact occur. The point at which the cars meet is thus the
sooner of the two times. Where does the collision happen?
x = xo,van + vo,vant = 200 m + (15 ms )10 s = 350 m
The collision occurs 350 m from the point at which you apply the brakes.
v f −v0 44.7 ms m
40. aavg = ∆v
∆t = ∆t = 8 s = 5.58 s2
The distance the car travels is just ∆x = 12 at 2 = 178.8m
41. (a) Keeping in mind the final velocity will be downward (negative):
(b)
vy = voy + at
vy
⇒ t = = 6.39 s
a
42. (a)
v = v0 + at
v − v0
t= = 2.55 s
a
(c) When the ball has returned to its launch point, ∆y = 0:
1
v0t + at 2 = 0
2
⇒ t = 5.10 s
(d)
v f = v0 + at
m m
v f = 25 + (−9.8 2 )(5.1 s)
s s
m
⇒ v f = −25
s
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y = y0 + v0t + at 2
2
1 2
⇒ y = v0t + at
2
m
v2 = v20 + 2a∆y, v0 = 15
s
m
q
2
⇒ v = v0 + 2gy, where g = −9.8 2
s
(a) t = 2 s
y = 10.4 m
(b) t = 4 s
y = −18.4 m
(c) y = 2 m
⇒ v = 13.6 m/s
(d) y = 5 m
⇒ v = 11.3 m/s
45. Assume up is positive and the maximum height v f inal,y = 0.
(a)
v2 = v20 + 2g∆y, v = 0
−v20
⇒ ∆y = = 29.4 m
2g
(b)
1
∆y = v0t + gt 2
2
Using the quadratic formula:
q
−v0 ± v20 − 4( 12 g)(0)
t=
2 12 g
−v0 ± v0
t=
g
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The time when the ball returns must be the nonzero solution:
−2v0
t=
g
⇒ t = 4.90 s
46. Write the height as a function of time:
t1 = 0.8 s,t2 = 2.8 s
1
h = v0t1 + at12 on the way up
2
1
h = v0t2 + at22 on the way down
2
1 2 1
v0t2 + at2 = v0t1 + at12
2 2 2 2
1 t −t g
v0 = − g 1 2 = (t1 + t2 ) = 17.64 m/s
2 t2 − t1 2
h = v0t1 + 12 at12 = 10.96 m
47. Assume up is positive.
1 1
ytool = y0 + at t 2 , y f loor = a f t 2
2 2
1 2 1 2
y0 + at t = a f t
s 2 2
2y0
⇒t = = 0.40 s
(a f + g)
48. Position:
1
y = at 2
2
1
⇒ y(t = 0.05) = (−9.8)(0.05)2 = −0.01 m
2
1
y(t = 0.1) = (−9.8)(0.1)2 = −0.05 m
2
Velocity:
v = v0 + at = at
m
⇒ v(t = 0.05) = (−9.8)(0.05) = −0.5
s
m
v(t = 0.1) = (−9.8)(0.1) = −0.98
s
49. Assume up is positive.
1
y = y0 + v0t + at 2
2
1 2
⇒ y = v0t + at
2
(a) At the peak, v f = 0 = v0 + gt
.
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(b)
v2 = v20 + 2g∆y
v20
⇒ ∆y = − = 19.6 m
2g
1 2
gt + v0t − ∆y = 0
2
1
(−9.8)t 2 + (−5.0)t − (−20) = 0
2 p
5.0 ± (−5.0)2 − 4(−4.9)(20)
t=
−9.8
t = 1.57 s,−2.63
s
(a)
v2 = v20 + 2g∆y
v20
→ ∆y = − = 493 m
2g
(b)
v = v0 + at
v0
t= = 10 s to reach max height
a
52. Yes, it is possible to have negative instantaneous velocity, but positive average velocity. Remember that
average velocity can be calculated by vavg = ∆x ∆t . Thus, all that matters in calculating average velocity are the
endpoints of the voyage and the time it took in moving from start to finish. If at any point during travel the
instantaneous velocity was negative, it would have the effect of lowering the average velocity, which would
remain positive.
53. Yes, it is possible for instantaneous velocity to be greater than average velocity. Imagine an object which
travels from point A to point B, at some times traveling very fast and at other times traveling very slow.
On average, its velocity would lie somewhere between these extremes. Conversely, it is NOT possible for
an object’s average velocity to exceed instantaneous velocity. The average velocity is constrained by the
maximum and minimum instantaneous velocities within the time period of interest or, written mathematically,
vmin ≤ vavg ≤ vmax .
54. Yes. A nonzero velocity means that the object is moving. If the acceleration equals zero, it simply implies
that the object is neither speeding up nor slowing down.
55. Consider a ball being thrown vertically upward. The v vs. t graph below describes its velocity during a portion
of its ascent. Velocity is positive throughout the interval because the ball is moving. Meanwhile, acceleration
is negative since the ball slows down (decelerates) as it nears its maximum height, due to the effect of gravity.
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56. Upon being released from your hand, both objects will experience the same acceleration due to gravity:
g/approx − 9.8 sm2 .
57. x = vt = (30 m/s)(0.45 s) = 13.5 m
(50 m+45 m) 95 m
58. vavg = ∆x
∆t = 50 m + 45 m = 62.5 s+50 s = 0.84 m/s
.80 m/s .90 m/s
59. Let the distance to the store be defined as x:
2x
vavg = x x+x + x = 105x = 51.4 mph
45 mph 60 mph 2700
60. The distance between the walls is shrinking at a rate of 5 m/s. If the walls are 15 m apart, the total time before
the walls touch is 3.0 s. Using the robot’s velocity, he travels a total distance of (10 m/s)(3.0 s) = 30.0 m.
61. Looking at the velocity function, the particle stops when the velocity is 0. Thus:
0 = 2 − 2t
⇒t =1s
x = 2(1) − (1)2
→x=1m
m m
v2 −v1 (−2.2 )−(1 )
62. aavg = ∆v
∆t = t2 −t1 =
s
3.0 s
s
= −1.07 sm2
63. Since the problem mentions constant acceleration, you can use the kinematic equations.
v2f = v20 + 2a∆x
v2f − v20 (75 mph)2 − (25 mph)2
⇒a= = = 1000 miles/h2
2∆x 2(2.50 miles)
64. (a) Solve for the time in two phases:
1. When speeding up to 30 m/s:
v = v0 + at
v 30 m/s
→t = = = 9.09 s
a 3.3 m/s2
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v = v0 + at
−v0 −30 m/s
→t = = = 20.0 s
a −1.5 m/s2
⇒ ttotal = 20.0 + 9.09 = 29.09 s
65. (a) v = v0 + at
Since the car is being brought to a stop, v = 0.
−15.5 m/s
t = −va 0 = −5.13 m/s2
= 3.02 s
(b)
t = 3.02 s
1
x = v0t + at 2
2
1
x = (15.5 m/s)(3.02 s) + (−5.13 m/s2 )(3.02)2
2
x = (46.81 − 23.39)m = 23.42 m
66. The best way to approach this is to calculate how much distance is needed to slow down the line from the
maximum speed of 3.2 m/s.
v2 = v20 + 2a∆x
−v20 (3.2)2
∆x = =− = 1.6 m
2a 2(−3.2)
Distance traveled before having to slow down:
x = 230 m − ∆x = 228.4 m
67.
m
90 mph = 40.23
s
m
55 mph = 24.59
s
v = v0 + at
m
v − v0 (24.59 − 40.23) s
→t = = = 3.33 s
a −4.7 sm2
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68. (a) Assuming that the acceleration is constant: 60 mph = 26.8 s
1
x = v0t + at 2
2
2(x − v0t) 2(22.5 m − (26.8 ms )(1.0 s))
a= = = −8.6 m/s2
t2 (1.0 s)2
(b)
v = v0 + at
⇒ v = 26.8 m/s − 8.6 m/s(1 s) = 18.2 m/s
1
y = v0t + at 2
2
y 1 0.41 m 1 m2
⇒ v0 = − at = v0 = − (−9.8 )(0.32)
t 2 0.32 s 2 s
m
v0 = 2.85
s
70. (a)
v2 = v20 + 2a∆y
m
p q
v0 = −2a∆y = −2(−9.8 m/s2 )(25 m) = 22.1
s
(b)
v = v0 + at
v0 22.1 m/s
→t =− = = 2.26 s
a −9.8 m/s2
2t = 4.52 s
71. (a)
v2 = v20 + 2a∆y
v2 − v20 (30 ms − 0)2
→ ∆y = = = 45.92 m
2g 2(−9.8 sm2 )
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r
m m
72. v2= v20 + 2a∆y= (15 )2 + 2(−9.8 )(−25 m) = 26.74 m/s
s s
73. (a) Total time: s
r
2∆y 2(−100)
tT = = = 4.52 s
a (−9.8)
(b) The last 15% of the fall would be a distance of 15 m.
Time for the screwsto fall through the first 85%:
r
2∆y 2(−85)
t85% = = = 4.16 s
a (−9.8)
Therefore the time to fall through the last 15% is:
tT − t85% = 0.35 s
74. To determine your teacher’s speed, you need to determine the relationship between the time it takes the
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snowball to drop and the distance your teacher is from the building.
Timerit takes thersnowball to drop:
2∆y 2(h0 − h)
t= =
a a
Knowing that r the snowball makes contact with your teacher’s head in this time, you can calculate his speed:
a
v0 = xt = x 0
2(h − h)
75. To determine the average acceleration, you need to look at the bottle’s velocity before hitting the ground and
after hitting the ground.
q
v0 = − 2(−9.8 m/s2 )(−1.5 m) = −5.42 m/s
q
v f = 2(−9.8 m/s2 )(−0.5 m) = 3.13 m/s
∆v 3.13 − (−5.42)
aavg = = = 855 m/s2
t 0.01
76. (a)
1
x f = xi + (vi + v f )t
2
2∆x
→t = = 4.28 × 10−6 s
vi + v f
(b)
1
x f = xi + (vi + v f )t
2
2∆x
→t = = 4.28 × 10−6 s
vi + v f
t 0 = 8.56 × 10−6 s
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Problem Sets
Chapter Outline
3.1 T WO -D IMENSIONAL M OTION P ROBLEM S ETS
3.2 R EFERENCES
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Solutions
1. Define the direction east as +x̂ and north as +ŷ. Thus, ~A = 5x̂ and ~B = 8ŷ.
Draw the vector diagram for ~A + ~B :
~A + ~B = 5x̂ + 8ŷ
p
Magnitude: |~A + ~B|= 52 + 82 = 9.4
Direction: θ = tan−1 58 = 58◦ north of east
2.
C2 = A2 + B2
q
C = (2)2 + (5)2 = 5.4 m
−1 5
θ = tan = 68◦ south of east
2
q √ √
3. (7 − 0)2 + (3 − 1)2 = 49 + 4 = 53
q q √ √ √
4. (3 − 8)2 + (25)2 = (−5)2 + (25)2 = 25 + 625 = 650 = 5 26
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5.
~A = 10 m, ~B = 12 m at θ = 60◦ south of east
~ x = ~Ax + ~Bx
C
~ x = 10 + 12 cos 60◦ = 16
C
~ y = 12 sin 60◦ = 10.4
C
q
C = Cx 2 +Cy 2 = 19.1 m
−1 Cy
θ = tan = 33◦
Cx
6. Define the position vector as:
~r =~r0 +~v0t + 12~at 2 = (3.00t)x̂ + 21 (2.50t 2 )ŷ
Define the velocity vector as:
~v =~v0 + at = (3.00)x̂ + (2.50t)ŷ
7. Determine how far the boy walks in the x-direction:
x = (2 m/s)(5 min) 160min s
= 600 m
Determine how far the boy walks in the y-direction:
y = (3 m/s)(2 min) 160min s
= 360 m
p
2
Displacement: x + y = 700 m 2
total displacement
vavg =
total time
74.0 miles 5.70 miles
vavg = x̂ + ŷ
90 min 90 min
|vavg | = 0.82 miles/min = 49.5 mph
9. Define down as positive.
(a)
1
y = at 2
2r r
2y 2(0.02)
t= = = 0.06 s
a 9.81
(b)
r s
x a 9.81
v= =x = 30 = 470.0 m/s
t 2y 2(0.02)
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10.
1
x = v0x t + axt 2
2
x
vx =
t
x 50
t= = = 0.1 s
vx 500
Then, solve for the vertical displacement between the fired shot and the bullseye:
1 1
y = ayt 2 = (9.8)(0.1)2 = 0.049 m
2 2
Therefore, the barrel should be pointed 0.049 m above the bullseye.
12.
13.
x 40
v0x = = = 8 m/s
t 5
y + 12 |a|t 2 −3.0 + 1
(9.8)(5)2
2
v0y = = = 23.9 m/s
t 5
Magnitude: |v0 |= 25.2 m/s
Direction: θ = tan−1 23.9 = 71.5◦
8
14. Define down as positive. Note that the package’s initial velocity is equivalent to the velocity of the plane.
(a)
y − 21 at 2
v0y = v0 sin θ =
t
y − 12 at 2 700 − 21 (9.8)(6)2
v0 = = = 175 m/s
t sin θ 6 sin 30◦
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(b)
x
v0x = v0 cos θ =
t
x = (v0 cos θ)t = 907 m
(c)
15. Assume at the start of the ball’s trajectory x0 = 0 and y0 = 0. At the end of the trajectory, x = 107 m and y =
−1.5 m.
Determine how long it takes for the ball to reach the fence in the x-direction:
x
v0x = v0 cos θ =
t
x
t=
v0 cos θ
1
y = (v0 sin θ)t + at 2
2
Substitute the expression for time derived above and solve for v0 :
2
x 1 x
y = (v0 sin θ) + a
v0 cos θ 2 v0 cos θ
ax 2
y = x tan θ + 2 2
2v0 cos θ
ax2
y − x tan θ =
2v20 cos2 θ
ax2
v20 =
2(y − x tan θ) cos2 θ
s
ax2
v0 =
2(y − x tan θ) cos2 θ
s
(−9.8)(107)2
= = 32.16 m/s
2(−1.5 − 107 tan 45◦ ) cos2 45◦
Determine the height of the ball at the fence (the top of the fence has x = 97 m and y = 7 − 1.5 = 5.5 m):
ax2 ◦ −9.8(97)2
y = x tan θ + = 97 tan 45 + = 7.8 m
2v20 cos2 θ 2(32.16)2 cos2 45◦
The ball will pass 7.8 − 5.5 = 2.3 m above the fence.
16. Define up as positive.
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1
y = at 2
2r r
2y 2(−2)
t= = = 0.639 s
a −9.8
Determine how far the cops travel in the x-direction during that time:
1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
1
−2 = (5 sin 45◦ )t − 9.8t 2
2
5
0 = 2 + √ t − 4.9t 2
2
q
− √2 ± ( √52 )2 − 4(−4.9)(2)
5
t= −0.373,
= 1.094
−9.8
Determine how far the caped crusader travels in the x-direction during that time:
No, the caped crusader does not clear the gap either. He misses by 4 − 3.87 = 0.13 m.
17. Define up as positive.
(a)
1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
1
0 = v0y t + at 2
2
2v0y 2(20.0 sin 50◦ )
t =− =− = 3.13 s
a −9.8
(b)
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x 12 m
v0x = = = 15 m/s
t 0.80 s
1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
y − 12 at 2 3.2 − 21 (−9.8)(0.8)2
v0y = = = 7.92 m/s
t 0.8
Put the components together to find the initial speed and direction of the ball:
q
v0 = v20x + v20y = 17.0 m/s
−1 v0y
θ = tan = 27.8◦
v0x
vy = v0y + at
v0y 7.92
t= = = 0.81 s
|a| 9.8
1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
1
−100 = (35 sin 30◦ )t + (−9.8)t 2
2
0 = −4.9t 2 + 17.5t + 100
−3.07,
t = 6.64
Find how far the package travels in the x-direction during that time to determine where it lands:
vy = v0y + at = 0
v0y v0y
t =− =
a g
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1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
2
v0y 1 v0y
y = v0y − (g)
g 2 g
2
v0y
y=
2g
p p
v0y = 2gy = 2(9.8)(4) = 8.85 m/s
v0y
v0 = = 12.5 m/s
sin 45◦
21. Start by using the range equation:
v20 sin 2θ
R=
g
v2 sin 2θ
R=
g
(1500)2 sin 2θ
3000 =
9.8
sin2θ = 0.0131
2θ = 0.749
θ = 0.374◦
y=8m
1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
1 2
0 = at + (v sin θ)t − y
2
−7.5 sin 30◦ ± (7.5 sin 30◦ )2 − 4(4.9)(−8)
p
t=
9.8
t = 0.95 s
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y = at 2
2r r
2y 2(−50)
t= = = 3.19 s
a −9.8
The remainder of the time is the time it takes for the sound to travel back.
p
x= 106.332 − 502 = 93.8 m
x 93.8 m
v0x = = = 29.4 m/s
t 3.19 s
25. Assume the starting point is the origin.
1 1
v2y( 1 h)
= v20y
+ 2a y f − yi = 2gh − 2|a| h − yi
3 3 3
s
1
⇒ v0y = gh
3
s
1q 2 1 1
vx = vx + v2y( 1 )h = v2x + gh
2 3 2 3
r
gh
⇒ vx =
9
√
v0y 2gh
θ = tan−1 = tan−1 q = 86.8◦
vx gh
9
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1
∆x = v0x t + at 2
2
∆x 5 cos 60◦
⇒t = =
v0x v0 cos 60.6◦
The drop in vertical motion is described by:
1 1
/∆y = v0y t + at 2 ⇒ ∆y = at 2
2 2
◦
2
1 5 cos 60
∆y = a
2 v0 cos 60.6◦
s
5 cos 60◦ 5 cos 60◦ −9.8
r
a
v0 = ◦
= ◦
= 35.6 m/s
cos 60.6 2∆y cos 60.6 2(−0.10)
27. Use the range equation:
v20 sin 2θ
R=
g
(10 m/s)2
R= sin 114◦ = 9.32 m < 15 m
9.8 m/s2
No, competitor #2 falls short.
28. Break the ball’s velocity into components:
vx = v0 cos θ2
vy = v0 sin θ2
Solve for t by looking at the motion in the x-direction along the incline:
∆x = vxot
d cos θ1 = v0 cos θ2t
d cos θ1
⇒t =
v0 cos θ2
Next, consider motion in the y-direction, substituting in the expression for t derived above:
1
∆y = v0y t + at 2
2
1
d sin θ1 = v0 sin θ2t + at 2
2
d cos θ1 2
d cos θ1 1
d sin θ1 = v0 sin θ2 + a
v0 cos θ2 2 v0 cos θ2
d cos θ1 2
1
d sin θ1 = d tan θ2 cos θ1 + a
2 v0 cos θ2
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Divide by d to simplify:
1 d cos2 θ1
sin θ1 = tan θ2 cos θ1 + a 2 2
2 v0 cos θ2
Solve for d:
2 2 sin θ2
2v20 cos2 θ2 sin θ1 2v0 cos θ2 cos θ2 cos θ1
d= −
a cos2 θ1 a cos2 θ1
2v20 cos2 θ2 sin θ1 2v20 cos θ2 sin θ2 cos θ1
d= −
a cos2 θ1 a cos2 θ1
2
2v0 cos θ2 (cos θ2 sin θ1 − sin θ2 cos θ1 ) 2v20 cos θ2 sin(θ1 − θ2 )
d= =
a cos2 θ1 a cos2 θ1
a.
1
∆y = v0y t + at 2
2
1
0 = at 2 + (v0 sin θ)t − ∆y
2 p
−v0 sin θ ± (v0 sin θ)2 + 2a∆y
t=
a
◦
p
−20 sin 35 ± (20 sin 35◦ )2 + 2(−9.8)(−50)
t=
−9.8
t =−2.2
s, 4.6 s
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(b)
31. (a)
∆x 6.4 − 1.0
vavgx = = = 1.08 m/s
∆t 5.0
∆y 1.5 − 3.9
vavgy = = = −0.48 m/s
∆t 5.0
(b)
q
|v| = v2x + v2y = 1.18 m/s
−1 vy
θ = tan = 24◦
vx
32. (a)
x
v=
t
x = vxt = (2.0 m/s)(6.4 s) = 12.8 m
y = vyt = (−2.0 m/s)(6.4 s) = −12.8 m
p q
r = x2 + y2 = (12.8)2 + (−12.8)2 = 18.1 m
After 6.4 s, the mouse is located at (12.8, -12.8), which is 18.1 m from the origin.
(b)
x
v=
t
x = vxt = (−2.0 m/s)(6.4 s) = −12.8 m
y = vyt = (2.0 m/s)(6.4 s) = 12.8 m
p q
r = x2 + y2 = (−12.8)2 + (12.8)2 = 18.1 m
After 6.4 s, the mouse is located at (-12.8, 12.8), which is 18.1 m from the origin.
33.
∆r [0.03 + 2.0(2.0)2 ] − [0.03 + 0] [−0.5(2.0)] − [0]
~vavg = = x̂ + ŷ = 4.0x̂ − 0.5ŷ
∆t
q 2 2
|v| = (vx )2 + (vy )2 = 4.03 m/s
−1 vy
θ = tan = −7.13◦
vx
34.
∆vx (8.0 − 0) m/s
aavgx = = = 0.076 m/s2
∆t 105 s
∆vy (5.5 − 0) m/s
aavgy = = = 0.052 m/s2
∆t 105 s
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(a)
1
∆y = v0y t + at 2
2
1 2 1
∆y = at = (9.8 m/s2 )(0.40 s)2 = 0.78 m
2 2
(b)
(c)
36. Define down as positive.
Determine how long it takes for the roses to hit the ground:
1
y = at 2
2 s
r
2y 2(200 m)
t= = = 196 s
a (9.8 m/s2 )
∆x = v0x t = (15.0 m/s)(196 s) = 2940 m
37. Use the time it takes Ivan to hit the water to determine how far Carlos travels:
x = vt = (2.5 m/s)(4.0 s) = 10 m
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x 2.3 m
v= = = 1.80 m/s
t 1.28 s
39. Define down as positive.
(a) Determine the time it will take for your car to drop 19.0 m:
r s
2y 2(19.0 m)
t= = = 1.96 s
a (9.8 m/s2 )
vx = 25.5 m/s
p
vy = 2a∆y = 19.3 m/s
q
v = v2x + v2y = 32.0 m/s
40. Determine how long it takes the package to drop the vertical distance:
r
2y
t= = 1.43 s
a
Thus, the plane should be flying at a speed of:
x 5.0 m
v= = = 3.5 m/s
t 1.43 s
41. x = vt
Solverfor t from the vertical displacement:
2y
t0 =
a
If a is 14 of what it is on Earth, time, and therefore distance traveled, would be doubled.
42. Define up as positive.
(a)
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(b)
1
y = at 2
2r
2y 2(11.8 m)
t= = = 15.5 s
a (9.8 m/s2 )
43. Define up as positive.
(a)
v0x = v0 cos θ = (60.0 m/s) cos 65◦ = 25.4 m/s
v0y = v0 sin θ = (60.0 m/s) sin 65◦ = 54.4 m/s
(b) At maximum height, vy = 0.
vy = v0y + at
0 − v0y −54.4 m/s
t= = = 5.55 s
a −9.8 m/s2
(c) y = v0y t + 12 at 2 = (54.4 m/s)(5.55 s) + 12 (−9.8 m/s2 )(5.55 s)2 = 151 m
(d) vx = v0x = 25.4 m/s
vy = 0
ax = 0
ay = −9.8 m/s2
44. Define up as positive.
At maximum height, vy = 0.
vy = v0y + at
v0y v0 sin θ 40 sin 50◦
t =− =− =− = 3.127 s
a a −9.8
Doubling t would represent the total time the bolt is in the air:
ttotal = 2t = 6.25 s
The total distance traveled is then:
x = (v0 cos θ)ttotal = (40.0 cos 50◦ )(6.25 s) = 161 m
45.
v0x = v0 cos θ = 24 cos 37.8◦ = 18.96 m/s
x x x 20
vx = ⇒ t = = = = 1.05 s
t vx v0x 18.96
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46. (a)
(b) Find the time it takes for the baseball to hit the ground:
∆y = v0 sin θt + 12 at 2
Use the quadratic equation to solve for t:
t = 1.62 s
The total horizontal distance traveled is then: x = vxt = (v0 cos θ)t = (22.7 m/s)(1.62 s) = 36.7 m
47.
x
x = v0x t ⇒ t =
v0 cos θ
1
y = (v0 sin θ)t + at 2
2
2
ax2
(v0 sin θ)x 1 x
y= + a = x tan θ + 2 2
v0 cos θ 2 v0 cos θ 2v0 cos θ
s s
ax2 (−9.8 m/s2 )(75.0 m)2
⇒ v0 = = = 5.2 m/s
2
2 cos θ(y − x tan θ) 2 cos 45◦ (30.0 m − 75.0 tan 45◦ )
2
48. Since your speed is slower than the rate at which you are being pushed back, you will never reach the other
end.
49.
50. Determine how long it takes for the rope to reach the water:
y = v0y t + 21 at 2
Use the quadratic equation to solve for t:
t = 3.26 s
At this time, the rope will land a distance xfrom the cliff:
x = v0 cos θt = (16.0 m/s)(cos 50◦ )(3.26 s) = 33.53 m
In the time determined above, the boat will travel a distance x0 :
x0 = (0.6 m/s)(3.26 s) = 1.96 m
Therefore, the rope should be thrown when the boat is 35.5 m from the cliff.
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p
v0 = 3 gd
52. Determine the time it will take to hit the professor’s head (∆y = 15.0 m):
∆y = (v0 sin θ)t + 12 at 2
Use the quadratic equation to solve for t:
t = 1.37 s
(a) Determine the distance traveled in the x-direction:
x
v0 cos θ =
t
x = (v0 cos θ)t = (6.5 cos 40◦ )(1.37) = 6.82 m
54.
2v0 sin θ
R = (v0 cos θ)
g
gR
= 2 sin θ cos θ = sin 2θ
v20
1 −1 (9.8 m/s2 )(6.01 m)
1 −1 gR
θ = sin 2
= sin 2
= 31◦
2 v0 2 (8.17 m/s)
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58.
59.
60. To calculate the highest point in the trajectory of a thrown object, the velocity first has to be broken into
components and then the time it takes to reach the peak position can be calculated. Once the time is known,
the position of the object at that time can be determined. (This is one method to calculate the position of the
object’s highest point.)
61. The path of the object would follow a parabolic shape.
62. Acceleration and horizontal velocity remain constant during parabolic motion.
63. A passenger outside of the train would see the ball following a parabolic path, while a passenger inside the
train would see the ball travel a linear path.
64. Use the range equation for changes in elevation:
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v0 cos θ
q
2 2
R= v sin θ + v sin θ + 2gy
g
Rg
q
= v2 sin θ + v2 sin2 θ + 2gy
cos θ
Rg 2
= v4 sin2 θ + v2 sin2 θ + 2gy
cos θ
Rg 2
4 2 2 2
0 = v sin θ + v sin θ + [2gy − ]
cos θ
v2 = 994.3 m/s
v = 31.5 m/s
v f = v0 + at
v fx = 5.0 + 2.0 t
v fy = −10.0
66.
67. The velocity and acceleration vectors will be perpendicular at the highest point of the projectile’s parabolic
path.
68. The velocity vector and the acceleration vector are never parallel during projectile motion.
69. Throwing the ball straight upward (θ = 90◦ ) will achieve the maximum height possible.
70. The given angle pairs have the same displacement from 45°. Therefore, each angle would give the same range
when a particle is fired in projectile motion.
71. Define up as positive.
1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
1
−50 = (15 sin 35◦ )t + (−9.8)t 2
2
Use the quadratic equation to solve for t:
t = 4.19 s
1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
1
−30 = (25 sin 40◦ )t + (−9.8)t 2
2
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t = 4.6 s
q
|v| =v2x + v2y
q
= v20x + (v0y + at)2
q
= (v0 cos θ)2 + [v0 sin θ + at]2
q
= (25 cos 40◦ )2 + [25 sin 40◦ + (−9.8)(4.6)]2
= 35 m/s
74.
∆r
~vavg =
∆t
[(1.0(3.0) + 1.0) − (1.0(1.0) + 1.0)]î + [(0.5(3.0)2 + 0.2) − (0.5(1.0)2 + 0.2)] jˆ
=
2.0
(2î + 4 jˆ)
=
2.0
= 1.0î + 2.0 jˆ
∆v 42−25 2
75. aavg = ∆t =
10 = 1.7 m/s
a
76. θ = tan−1 axy = tan−1 0.7
0.5
= 35.5◦
77.
(a) Start by using the range equation:
v2 sin 2θ
R=
g
To achieve the maximum range, θ = 45◦ :
v2 (8 m/s)2
g= = = 2.56 m/s2
R 25 m
v2 (8 m/s)2
(b) R = g = 9.8 m/s2
= 6.53 m
78. x = vxt = (5.0 m/s)(4.0 s) = 20.0 m
79. x = vxt = (8.0 m/s)(cos 35◦ )(4.0 s) = 26.2 m
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(b) Use the quadratic equation to find the length of time t for which Meta’s pebble is in the air:
1
y = v0y t + at 2
2
1
78.4 = (5 cos 35◦ )t + (9.8)t 2
2
t = 4.3 s
Therefore, Meta’s pebble is in the air for 0.3 seconds longer than Aliya’s.
t = 0.81 s,
2.5
s
89. Define up as positive.
v = v0 + at
At the ball’s maximum height, v = 0:
0 = v0 + at
v0 8.3
t =− =− = 0.85 s
a (−9.8)
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90.
91. ~B = −2.4 ~
q A q
92. |v|= v2x + v2y = (1.1 m/s)2 + (0 m/s + (2.0 m/s2 )(3.0 s))2 = 6.1 m/s
q q
93. |v|= v2x + v2y = (0 m/s)2 + (0 m/s + (2.0 m/s2 )(3.0 s))2 = 6.0 m/s
94. True; because both objects have the same downward acceleration, they will strike the ground at the same time.
95. The magnitude of the resultant vector can only be written as A + B if the two vectors, ~Aand~B, are parallel and
point in the same direction.
96. Let ~A = Ax x̂ + Ay ŷ.
If the magnitude of the vector is A, then its components in x and y would be given by:
Ax = A cos θ and Ay = A sin θ
In the case of a two-dimensional vector, 0◦ < θ < 90◦ , which means both sin θ and cos θ are less than 1.
Therefore, Ax = A cos θ < A and Ay = A sin θ < A.
97. Let ~A q= Ax x̂ + 0ŷ, where Ax is any nonzero number.
|A|= A2x + 02 = |Ax |> 0
Therefore, as long as Ax is nonzero,then the magnitude will always be positive.
98.
~A + ~B = (2 − 2)î = 0î
|~A + ~B| = 0
101.
(a)
~A + ~B = (5 cos 20◦ + 3 cos 65◦ )x̂ + (5 sin 20◦ + 3 sin 65◦ )ŷ
= 5.96x̂ + 4.43ŷ
|~A + ~B| = 7.43
(b)
−1 4.43
θ = tan = 36.6◦
5.96
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102. (a)
~A = 4ŷ
~B = −4x̂
~A + ~B = −4x̂ + 4ŷ
|~A + ~B| = 5.66
(b)
103.
h
tan 35◦ =
70.0 m
h = 49.0 m
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109.
A = −20.0x̂ + 55.0ŷ
q
|A| = (−20.0)2 + (55.0)2 = 58.5
~
−1 55.0
θ = tan = −70◦
−20.0
⇒ θ = 110◦ with respect to the positive x-axis
q
110. |~A|= (3)2 + (5)2 + (7)2 = 9.11
111.
~A − ~B = ~A − (~B)
(Ax − Bx )x̂ + (Ay x̂ − By )ŷ = (Ax x̂ + Ay ŷ) + (−1)(Bx x̂ + By ŷ)
→ ~A − (~B) = (−Bx x̂ − By ŷ)
⇒ ~A − ~B = ~A − (~B)
114. The statement ~A = ~B is true only when all of the corresponding components of each vector are equal.
115.
~A = (200, −100, 50), ~B = (150, −75, 160)
~A − ~B = (200 − 150, −100 + 75, 50 − 160) = (50, −25, −110)
q
|A − B| = 502 + (−25)2 + (−110)2 = 123 m
~ ~
116.
~A + ~B = (2 + 0, −1 + 3, 5 + 3) = (2, 2, 8)
p
|~A + ~B| = 22 + 22 + 82 = 8.5
117.
~A + ~B = 6x̂ + 3ŷ + 8ẑ
118.
~A + ~B − C
~ = (1 + 0 + 1, 5 + 7 + 2, 0 + 2 − 2)
= (2, 14, 0)
p
|~A + ~B − C|
~ = 22 + 142 + 02 = 14.14
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−~A − ~B + C
~ = (−1 − 0 − 1, −5 − 7 − 2, 0 − 2 + 2)
= (−2, −14, 0)
q
|−~A − ~B + C|
~ = (−2)2 + (−14)2 + 02 = 14.14
120.
~A = 30 m at 20◦ , ~B = 20 m at 75◦
Ax = 30 cos 20◦ = 28.2
Ay = 30 sin 20◦ = 10.26
Bx = 20 cos 75◦ = 5.18
By = 20 sin 75◦ = 19.32
121.
~A = 30 m at 20◦ , ~B = 20 m at 75◦
Ax = 30 cos 160◦ = −28.2
Ay = 30 sin 160◦ = 10.26
Bx = 20 cos 255◦ = −5.17
By = 20 sin 255◦ = −19.32
122.
123.
124. The angle between ~A and ~B is 90◦ since the vectors are perpendicular to one another.
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1. Since the objects are attached, the tension is the same. Assume clockwise is positive and counter-clockwise is
negative.
∑ F1 = T − m1 g = m1 a
∑ F2 = −T + m2 g = m2 a
→ (m2 − m1 )g = (m1 + m2 )a
(m2 − m1 )g
a=
(m1 + m2 )
(m2 − m1 )g
⇒ T − m1 g = m1
m1 + m2
(m2 − m1 )g
T = m1 + m1 g
m1 + m2
m2 − m1 m1 + m2
T = m1 g + m1 g
m1 + m2 m1 + m2
2m1 m2
T= g
m1 + m2
2.
∑ F = ~F = (m1 + m2 )~a
~F
~a =
(m1 + m2 )
3. The statement is incorrect. The fact that the jar is motionless only implies that the sum of forces is 0. In
this problem, gravity pulls the jar towards the Earth and the table pushes back with an equal magnitude in the
opposite direction.
4.
F = m1 a1 ; F = m2 a2 ; m1 a1 = m2 a2
m1 a2 0.5 m/s2
= = = 0.125
m2 a1 4.0 m/s2
5. Since the cart is not accelerating the total force on the cart is equal to 0.
6. (a)
1 lb. = 4.4 N
→ 185 lb. = 814 N
(b)
185 lb. = 83.25 kg
F = (83.25 kg)(1.62 m/s2 ) = 135 N
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∑ F1 = T − m1 g = m1 a
∑ F2 = m2 g − T = m2 a
Adding the equations together
2
(a) a = (mm21−m1 )g
+m2 =
(6.0 kg)(9.8 m/s )
(10.0 kg) = 5.9 m/s2
(b) T = m1 (g + a) = (2.0 kg)(9.8 + 5.9) = 31.4 N
(c) The acceleration is positive, so the pulley will rotate clockwise. Mass 1 will move up and mass 2
down. y = 12 at 2 = (0.5)(5.9 m/s2 )(0.5 s)2 = 0.7 m
(d)
a = 5.9 m/s2
v2 = v2o + 2a4y
v2o (−2.4 m/s)2
4y = − =− = 0.5 m
2a 2(5.9 m/s2 )
v2 = v2o + 2a4x
v2 − v2o (1202 − 752 ) mi2 /h2
a= = = 2193.75 mi/h2
24x 2(2 mi)
a = 0.272 m/s2
F = ma = (750 kg)(0.272 m/s2 ) = 204 N
10. 20 lb = 9.1 kg
(a)
∑ F = N − mg = ma = 0
N = mg = (9.1 kg)(9.8 m/s2 ) = 89.2 N
(b)
∑ F = N + 15 N − mg = ma = 0
N = mg − 15 N = 89.2 − 15 = 74.2 N
F
11. a = m = 140 N
53 kg = 2.64 m/s
2
1
4x = at 2
2
24x 2(12.0 m)
→a= 2 = = 0.67 m/s2
t 36.0 s2
F 75.0 N
m= = = 112 kg
a (0.67 m/s2 )
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(b) v = at = (0.67 m/s2 )(6.0 s) = 4.0 m/s The frictional force will now give the block an acceleration.
F (−35 N)
a= = = −0.31 m/s2
m 112 kg
v2 − v2o 0 − (4.0 m/s)2
⇒ 4x = = = 26.0 m
2a 2(−0.31 m/s2 )
15. F
(a) a = m = (200 N)
75.0 kg = 2.67 m/s
2
1 2
(b) 4x = 2 at = 33.4 m
(c) v = at = (2.67 m/s2 )(5.0 s) = 13.4 m/s
16.
(500 N)
m= = 51.0 kg
9.8 m/s2
→ F = ma = (51.0 kg)(15.0 m/s2 ) = 765 N
17.
F (71.2 N)
m= = = 7.27 kg
g (9.8 m/s2 )
F (150 N)
a= = = 20.6 m/s2
m (7.27 kg)
Fe (50.0 N)
18. m = g = 9.8 m/s2
= 5.1 kg
a. m = 5.1 kg
F (20.5 N)
b. aup = mup = (5.1 kg) = 4.02 m/s2
19.
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21.
22. (a)
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23.
∑ F = T − mg = ma
T − mg 25000 N − (1500 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )
a= = = 6.9 m/s2
m (1500 kg)
∑ F = T − mg = ma = 0
mg = T
T
m = = 0.36 kg
g
32.
500 lb = 226.8 kg
F = mg = (226.8 kg)(9.8 m/s2 ) = 2222.64 N
2222.6 − 2000 = 222.6 N downward
33.
v − vo 66 m/s
a= = = 50.8 m/s2
t 1.3 s
F = (90 kg)(50.8 m/s2 ) = 4.57 kN
34. F = ma = (5.0 kg)(5.0 m/s2 ) = 25 N Therefore, the student pushing the block to the left is pushing with only
5 N of force.
v = vo + at
−vo (−3.0 m/s)
→a= = = 10 m/s2
t (0.3 s)
(800 N)
35. The mass of the robber is: m = Fgr = (9.8 m/s2 )
= 81.6 kg Therefore, the force needed is: F = ma = (81.6 kg)(10 m/s2 ) =
816 N
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37. Since it is descending at a rate less than 9.8 m/s2 there must be a force pushing up on it.F = (1.0 kg)(9.8 −
2.5) m/s = 7.3 N
38. m = 9.825m/s
N
2 = 2.55 kg
39.
∑ F = T − mg = ma
T = m(a + g) = (2.55 kg)(1.22 + 9.8) = 28.1 N
F 200 N
a= = = 2.22 m/s2
m 90 kg
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Solutions
mv2
T=
r s
r
Tr (100 N)(1.2 m)
→ v= = = 6.9 m/s
m 2.5 kg
2 2
3. f = mvr = (35 kg)(4
1.5 m
m/s)
= 373.3 N
4. If there were no forces on it, then there would be no possible way to have the car move in a circular path.
5. To determine the tension in each of the ropes, break the forces into components Assume right and up are
positive.
∑ Fx = T2 cos θ2 − T1 cos θ1 = 0 . . . . . . (1)∑ Fx = T1 sin θ1 + T2 sin θ2 − 200 = 0 . . . . . . (2)
Solving for T2 in equation (1):
cos θ1
T2 = T1
cos θ2
cos θ1
T1 sin θ1 + T1 sin θ2 − 200 = 0
cos θ2
T1 sin θ1 + T1 tan θ2 cos θ1 − 200 = 0
T1 (sin θ1 + tan θ2 cos θ1 ) = 200
200
→ T1 = = 84.85 N
(sin θ1 + tan θ2 cos θ1 )
⇒ T2 = 173.9 N
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6.
(a)
∑ Fx = mg sin θ = ma
→ a = g sin θ
(b)
1
4x = vot + axt 2
r 2
2d
⇒t =
ax
7. v2f = v2o + 2ax 4x
Since p is released from rest, vo = 0 .
the object p
v f = 2ax L = 2(g sin θ)L
8.
9.
~F = m~a
~F = (5.0 kg)(1.0 m/s2 x̂ − 2.5 m/s2 ŷ) = 5 N x̂ − 12.5 N ŷ
q
|F| = (5)2 + (−12.5)2 = 13.5 N
10.
~F = F
~1 + F
~2 + F
~3 = −0.5 N x̂ + 6.0 N ŷ
q
|F| = Fx2 + Fy2 = 6.02 N
F 6.02 N
m= = = 2.0 kg
a 3.0 m/s2
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11. (a)
T3 = W = mg = 6 kN
∑ Fy = T1 sin θ1 + T2 sin θ2 − mg = ma = 0 . . . . . . (1)
∑ Fx = −T1 cos θ1 + T2 cos θ2 = ma = 0 . . . . . . (2)
cos θ1
T2 = T1
cos θ2
Substitute into equation 1:
cos θ1
T1 sin θ1 + T1 sin θ2 − mg = 0
cos θ2
mg 6 kN
T1 = = = 3.45 kN
sin θ1 + tan θ2 cos θ1 sin 30◦ + tan 55◦ cos 30◦
cos 30◦
⇒ T2 = (3.45 kN) = 5.21 kN
cos 55◦
(b)
12.
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13. (a)
(b)
∑ Fx = ma = mg sin θ
→ a = g sin θ
(c)
v2 = v20x + 2a4x
p q
v = 2g sin θ4x = 2(9.8 m/s2 ) sin 22◦ (3.30 m) = 4.9 m/s
14. The magnitude of the force the teacher is asking for the students to produce is: F = ma = 5.0 kg(15.0 m/s2 ) =
75.0 N
In component form:
Fx = 75.0 cos 20◦ = 70.5 N
Fy = 75.0 sin 20◦ = 25.7 N
The first student applies a force
q that is only 50.0 N east. Therefore, the second student needs to apply a force
that is of magnitude: F = (70.5 − 50.0)2 + (25.7)2 = 32.9 N at θ = tan−1 ( 20.5
25.7
) = 51.4◦ north of east.
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15. (a)
(b)
∑ F1,x = T = m1 a
∑ F2,y = −T + m2 g = m2 a
Adding the two equations together:
m2 g = (m1 + m2 )a
m2 g
a=
m1 + m2
16.
∑ F1,x = T = m1 a
∑ F2,y = −T + m2 g = m2 a
Adding the two equations together:
m2 g = (m1 + m2 )a
m2 g
a=
m1 + m2
m2 g
Therefore, T = m1 m1 +m2 .
17. (a)
∑ F1,x = T − m1 g sin θ = m1 a
∑ F2,y = −T + m2 g = m2 a
Adding the two equation together:
m2 g − m1 g sin θ = (m1 + m2 )a
(m2 − m1 sin θ)g (4.0 kg − 2.0 kg sin 60◦ )(9.8 m/s2 )
a= = = 3.7 m/s2
m1 + m2 6 kg
(b) T = m2 g − m2 a = (4.0 kg)(9.8 − 3.7) = 24.4 N
18.
a = 5.9 m/s2
v2 = v2o + 2a4y
v2o (−2.4 m/s)2
4y = − =− = 0.5 m
2a 2(5.9 m/s2 )
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The acceleration the block will experience on the incline is a = g sin θ = 4.9 m/s2 . Therefore:
v2 = v2o + 2a4x
v2o (5.0 m/s)2
4x = − =− = 2.55 m
2a 2(−4.9 m/s2 )
v = at
q
y
v 2(g sin θ) sin θ
t= =
a g sin θ
1
0 = y + vot + gt 2
p2
−voy ± (voy )2 − 2gy
t=
g
20.
∑ F1,x = T − m1 g sin θ = m1 a
∑ F2,x = m2 g sin θ − T = m2 a
Adding both equations together:
21.
∑ Fx = mg sin θ − f = ma = 0
mg sin θ − µN = 0
∑ Fy = N − mg cos θ = ma = 0
N = mg cos θ
→ µ(mg cos θ) = mg sin θ
µ = tan θ
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22. (a)
(b)
∑ F1 = T − f = m1 a
∑ F2 = m2 g − T = m2 a
Adding both equations together:
m2 g − f = (m1 + m2 )a
m2 g − µN m2 g − µ(m1 g) (5.0 kg − 0.22(2.0 kg))(9.8 m/s2 )
a= = = = 6.4 m/s2
m1 + m2 m1 + m2 (7.0 kg)
23.
∑ Fx = mg sin θ − µN = ma = 0
∑ Fy = N − mg cos θ = ma = 0
N = mg cos θ
→ µ(mg cos θ) = mg sin θ
µ = tan θ = 0.65
24.
∑ F1 = T − µN1 = m1 a
→ N1 = m1 g
∑ F2 = m2 g − T = m2 a
Adding both equations together:
m2 g − µm1 g = (m1 + m2 )a
(m2 − µm1 )g
a=
m1 + m2
(m2 − µm1 )g
⇒ T = m1 + µm1 g = 42.1 N
m1 + m2
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T = m1 a + µm1 g
T = (25.0 kg)(0.15 m/s2 + 0.2(9.8 m/s2 )) = 52.75 N
27. (a)
m1 :
∑ F1 = T12 − m1 g = m1 a
m2 :
∑ F2 = T23 − T21 − µm2 g = m2 a
m3 :
∑ F3 = m3 g − T23 = m3 a
Adding all the equations together:
m3 g − m1 g − µm2 g = (m1 + m2 + m3 )a
m3 − m1 − µm2
a= = 0.37 m/s2 (up for m1 , to the right for m2 , down for m3 )
m1 + m2 + m3
(b)
T12 = m1 a + m1 g = 25.4 N
T23 = m3 g − m3 a = 61.3 N
28.
∑ Fx = F sin θ − N = ma = 0
N = F sin θ
∑ Fy = F cos θ + f − mg = ma = 0
0 = F(cos θ + µs sin θ) − mg
mg
F=
(cos θ + µs sin θ)
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29. (a) The forces must be in the same direction (angle = 0°).
(b) For the sum to be 0, the forces must be in opposite directions (angle = 180°).
30.
31.
Fx = F cos θ
Fx
F=
cos θ
Fx
→ Fy = sin θ = Fx tan θ = (75 N) tan 22◦ = 30.3 N
cos θ
32.
F1 = 225 N î
F2 = 320 cos 70◦ î + 320 sin 70◦ jˆ
q
F = (F1x + F2x )2 + (F1y + F2y )2 = 450 N
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33.
34.
35.
∑ Fy = N − F sin θ − mg = ma = 0
N = (35.0 N) sin 40◦ + (10.2 kg)(9.8 m/s2 ) = 122.5 N
36.
∑ Fx = T − mg sin θ = ma = 0
T = (105.5 kg)(9.8 m/s2 ) sin 33◦ = 563 N
Ax = 3 N, Ay = 5 N, Bx = 2 N
q
R = (Ax + Bx )2 + (Ay + By )2 = 7.1 N
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38. To get the particle to travel along the x-axis, you need to cancel out the y-component of the force due to F1 :
∑ Fy = F1 sin θ − F2y = ma = 0
F2y = (8.0 N) sin 65◦ = 7.25 N
39. (a)
q
R = (−10 N + −9 cos 20◦ )2 + (−9.0 sin 20◦ )2 = 18.7 N
−9.0 sin 20◦
−1
θ = tan = 9.5◦ south of west
−10 N + −9 cos 20◦
(b)
−9.0 sin 20◦
−1
θ = tan = 63◦ south of east
−10 N + −9 cos 20◦ + 20.0
F3x = 0
F1y + F2y + F3y = 0
F3y = −(2 sin 45◦ + 2 sin 135◦ ) = 2.83 N
44.
(a)
∑ Fx = T sin θ = ma
∑ Fy = T cos θ − mg = ma = 0
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a = 3.57 m/s2
mg (0.02 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )
T= = = 0.21 N
cos θ cos 20◦
45.
2.0 N
ax = = 1.0 m/s2
2.0 kg
−0.5 N
az = = −0.25 m/s2
2.0 kg
q
~
46. F = (4.0 N)2 + (2.0 N)2 + (−0.5 N)2 = 4.5 N
47. The normal force does NOT equal mg when the dealing with inclined system or where the coordinate system
changes.
48. Neither. The rate of an object sliding down a frictionless incline is g sin θ. The acceleration is mass indepen-
dent.
49.
∑ Fx = mg sin θ − f = ma = 0
f = mg sin θ
50.
∑ Fy = N − mg cos θ = ma = 0
N = mg cos θ
∑ Fx = mg sin θ − µ(mg cos θ) = ma = 0
µ = tan θ
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Problems
1. Calculate the amount of work done when you carry a 200 lb. bar across your back for 20 m.
2. Two objects each weighing 2 kg are lifted through the same distance in 4 s and 1 s respectively. Which scenario
requires more work?
3. Two objects weighing 2 kg and 4 kg are lifted in 4 s and 1 s respectively. Which scenario requires more power?
4. A 1.0 kg rock dropped from a tall skyscraper falls 23 m in 1.3 s. Assuming the rock is falling at terminal
speed, what is the expended power?
5. A crate weighing 55 pounds is pushed across a factory floor 1.5 m with a horizontal force of 165 N, as seen in
the figure below. Assuming the floor is frictionless, calculate the work done by each of the following forces:
a. The force being applied.
b. The gravitational force on the crate.
c. The normal force being exerted on the crate.
6. Using the figure below, answer the same questions as in the previous problem, but let θ, the angle below the
horizontal, be 0°.
7. Your car runs out of gas 100.0 m from the gas station. Calculate the work done to push your car if you push
your 400 kg car with a force of 500 N at an angle of 20° below the horizontal.
8. Prove ~A · ~B = Ax Bx + Ay By + Az Bz .
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9. Determine ~A · (~B − C)
~ if the vectors are defined as follows: ~A = 3x̂ + 2ŷ, ~B = 2x̂ + 2ŷ − 1ẑ, C
~ = 2x̂ − 3ŷ + 1ẑ.
~ ~ ~ ~
10. Determine the angles between vectors A and B as well as vectors A and C in the previous problem. (Hint: Use
the definition of the scalar product.)
11. A 500 kg car driving down the street at t=0 s has a speed of 20 m/s. Twenty minutes later, the car has a kinetic
energy of 156 kJ.
a. What was the car’s initial kinetic energy?
b. What is the car’s speed at t=20 min?
c. Calculate the amount of work done from t=0 min to t=20 min.
12. A 0.2 kg softball has an initial velocity of 35 mph.
a. Calculate the kinetic energy of the softball if the speed is doubled.
b. How does this compare to the initial kinetic energy?
13. The initial velocity of a 2.0 kg object flying through the air is given by (2x̂ − 4ŷ) m/s. Calculate the total work
done if the velocity is changed to (6x̂ + 2ŷ) m/s.
14. A 1000 kg pile driver travels 10 m before coming into contact with a wooden post. If the post is driven into
the ground 1.2 m, calculate the average force exerted on the pile driver from the wooden post.
15. A small 35.0 kg child is pulled from rest with a constant force of 145 N across a horizontal distance of 10.0 m
on a sled. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the child and the sled is 0.300, calculate:
a. The work being done by the person pulling the child.
b. The work done by the normal force.
c. The child’s final velocity.
16. A 5.0 kg block sitting on a frictionless surface is attached to a spring, as seen in the figure below.
a. If the block is compressed 3.0 cm from equilibrium, calculate the speed of the block when it is released
if the spring has a spring constant of 350 N/m.
b. Calculate the final speed of the block as it passes through the equilibrium point if the coefficient of
friction between the block and the surface it is sitting on is 0.10.
17. A small child is pulled with a 300 N force up a 10.0 m incline that makes an angle of 28° with respect to the
horizontal, as shown in the figure below.
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21. Assume the blocks in the previous problem (shown in the figure above) rest on a rough surface. If the
coefficient of friction between the blocks and the surface is µk , calculate the initial acceleration of each of
the blocks when the system is released from rest. Assume the coefficient of static friction is small enough that
the blocks will move after being released.
22. While working out, you apply a constant horizontal 75 N force on a mass of 100 lb. What is the instantaneous
power required if it takes you 1.5 s to perform the rep from a dead stop?
23. A 2.0 kg object compresses a spring with k=1200 N/m a distance of 0.30 m at the bottom of an incline that
makes an angle of 45° with respect to the positive x-axis. Calculate:
a. The distance the object travels when it is released if the system is frictionless.
b. The distance the object travels when it is released if µk =0.22.
24. A block of mass m compresses a spring a distance ∆x and is released from rest. What is the change in initial
velocity if the block compressed the spring to 2∆x instead?
25. When you kick a soccer ball, is work done while your foot is in contact with the ball?
26. An example when a force is exerted but no work is done occurs if you walk horizontally while holding a book
in your arms. What is another?
27. A spring with a spring constant k is cut into thirds. What is the spring constant of the new springs? Explain.
28. After you solve a quiz question about an exploding star, you find that the kinetic energy is -1.8*1029 J. Why
is this wrong? Explain.
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29. Two balls m1 and m2 are thrown at the same speed but m2 = 2m1 . Which has a greater kinetic energy?
30. The speed of an object in motion is doubled. What happens to its kinetic energy?
31. A force of magnitude 13 N is applied to a 7 kg box through a distance of 3.5 m. Calculate the work done by
the force.
32. A 7 kg box resting on a frictionless surface is pushed by a 13 N force through 4.0 m.
33. A sled is pulled a horizontal distance of 3 m along a frictionless 30° incline by a 75 N force that is parallel to
the incline surface. What is the work done on the sled?
34. A small child slides down a 2 m long ice rink with an initial velocity of 2 m/s before coming to a stop.
Determine µk .
35. Using the information given in the figure below, derive an equation that gives the final velocity of an object
being released from rest.
36. A mass m is attached to a massless string of length l. The other end is attached to the ceiling and the mass
is pulled back to an angle θ with respect to the vertical. When the mass is released, what is its maximum
velocity?
37. A block of mass m=2 kg is attached to a wall by a spring with a spring constant k=120 N/m. The string is
pulled 1.5 m from its equilibrium, as shown in the figure below. Determine:
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38. Two masses are attached to each other by a massless rope that runs over a frictionless pulley, as shown in the
figure below. When the system is released from rest, what is the final velocity of the hanging masses before it
hits the ground? (Assume m1 >m.)
39. A 2 kg block is attached to a wall by a spring with a force constant of 5 N/m. If the block is given an initial
velocity of 7 m/s in the direction of the wall, calculate the coefficient of friction if the spring is compressed 3
m.
40. A ball of mass m=1 kg is dropped from a cliff 100 m high. Using the conservation of energy, calculate the
final velocity of the ball before it hits the ground.
41. When looking at the gravitational potential energy of a system, is it:
a. Always positive
b. Always negative
c. Positive or negative
42. An object of mass m is dropped from a cliff of height h.
a. Derive an equation for the speed of the object at a height y’ above the ground.
b. Instead of being dropped, the object is thrown vertically downward. Derive an equation for the speed of
the object at any height y’ above the ground.
43. While moving into your new house, you slide a 25.0 kg box of physics books from the top of the moving
truck’s ramp. The ramp is 1.5 m long and has an angle of inclination of 34°. Assuming the crate experiences
6.5 N of frictional force, use the conservation of energy to determine the speed of the box when it reaches the
bottom of the ramp.
44. If two slides on a school playground have the same height, but one is twice as long as the other, what can be
said about their final speeds if friction can be considered negligible?
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45. If the two playground slides in the previous problem have the same coefficients of friction, what can be said
about their final speeds?
46. Why is it true that kinetic energy always positive, but total energy can be negative? Explain and give an
example.
47. While walking through the park, you notice a child on a swing set, as seen in the figure below.
a. What is the child’s gravitational potential energy when the swing’s chains make a 25° angle with respect
to the vertical?
b. What is the child’s gravitational potential energy when the swing makes a 0° angle with respect to the
vertical?
48. A cart slides along a track as seen in the figure below. The cart is released from rest at a height that is equal to
3.0 R. Calculate the speed of the cart at the highest point on the loop.
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50. Two crates are connected to one another, as seen in the figure below. Using the conservation of energy,
determine the height that the lighter mass m2 rises to. (Assume the pulley is frictionless and massless.)
51. A child is sitting at the top of a slide with negligible friction. When the child is released from rest, calculate:
a. The speed of the child at point 1, one-third of the way down the slide.
b. The speed of the child at point 2, two-thirds of the way down the slide.
c. The work done on the child (m=35.0 kg) from points 1 to 2.
52. A mass m is attached to a light rod of length L, as seen in the figure below. What minimum initial velocity in
the x-direction must be imparted onto the mass to cause it to make a full revolution?
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53. A block of mass m slides down a frictionless incline of length l that makes an angle of θ with respect with
the horizontal. When the block reaches the bottom, it slides a short horizontal distance before coming into
contact with a vertical plate that is attached to the wall by a spring. Assuming the spring has a spring constant
k, calculate the distance that the spring is compressed when the block comes to a stop.
54. Wanting to try out a new festival attraction, you jump onto a platform that is attached to a spring. If the spring
has a force constant of 3500 N/m and the platform is compressed a total distance of 0.50 m, how far in the air
will you be launched if you weigh 180 pounds?
55. A block of mass m is sitting at rest on top of a table and is connected to a mass m2 by a light string. The string
is placed over a light frictionless pulley and m2 hangs over the edge of a table. Calculate the speed of m2 after
it has fallen a distance y. (Assume the coefficient of kinetic friction between m1 and the table is µk .)
56. During recess a 40.0 kg child run towards a snow covered hill and tries sliding up the hill as far as possible.
The child starts approaches the 15° hill with an initial velocity of 5.0 m/s and slides a total distance of 1.5 m
up the hill. Determine:
a. The child’s change in potential energy.
b. The change in the child’s kinetic energy.
c. The coefficient of kinetic friction.
57. While on a mountain expedition your friend (m1 =95 kg) accidentally slips over the edge of a cliff. Luckily
for him, you (m2 =75 kg) are attached to him by a strong lightweight rope. Unfortunately for you, you start to
slide up the cliff towards the edge he fell over, as shown in the diagram below. Assuming the coefficient of
kinetic friction between you and the snow is 0.33 and the angle that cliff makes with the horizontal is 32.0°,
calculate the change in kinetic energy as you slide 25.0 m towards the edge of the cliff.
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58. An 80 kg stunt man jumps from a height of 3.0 meters onto a platform with a large spring under it. What is
the total displacement of the platform if the spring constant is 2500 N/m?
59. A crate of mass m is released from rest on a frictionless ramp that has a height h over the ground. At the
bottom of the ramp, the crate slide over a rough surface that has a total distance of x. After passing over the
long rough surface it continues onto a flat frictionless surface until come into contact with a spring that has a
force constant of k and is compressed a distance ∆x. Derive an equation for the coefficient of kinetic friction
between the crate and the rough surface.
60. Correct the following statement: “Positive work is done when the force is perpendicular to the displacement.”
61. You offer to pay your friend $10 per hour. while he is doing work carrying your textbooks for you from class
to class. When the day is over, you pay him $0. How did you come about this calculation?
62. What is the difference between kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy?
63. While discussing conservation of energy with your friends, your friend Billy states that a falling object’s
gravitational potential energy disappears. Is he wrong? Explain.
64. While cleaning your office, you move a stack of books from your desk to a spare desk in the corner. If the
desks are the same height, how much net work is done? Explain.
65. If an object triples its speed, by how much is the kinetic energy changed?
66. When you go hiking, your friend wants to take the longer, less steep route. You want to take the more direct
but much steeper route. Which path requires more work? Explain.
67. A 500 kg car is accelerating down the freeway at 2 m/s2 over a distance of 5.0 m. If the initial speed of the car
is 2.4 m/s, calculate:
a. The car’s speed after it has traveled 5.0 m.
b. The increase in the kinetic energy of the car.
68. Two cars, car A and car B, are racing down the street. Car A is twice as heavy as car B, but has half the kinetic
energy of car B. If car A has the same energy after speeding up by 2.3 m/s, what were the original speeds of
both cars?
69. A crate is pushed 10 m in the x-direction and 7 m in the y-direction by a single force of 30 and 50 in the x-
and y-directions respectively. Calculate the work done on the block.
70. A 0.5 kg object is initially moving along the y-axis with velocity of 3.3 m/s. After being acted upon by a 4.0 N
force, the object has a velocity of -1.0 m/s along the x-axis. Calculate the amount of work done on the object.
71. A cabinet is moved 2.5 m across the floor in a straight line. During its displacement another force is acting on
the cabinet that has a magnitude of 1.5 N and it at an angle of 135° with respect to the positive x-axis. What
is the work done by the 1.5 N force?
72. Four teams of 2 are trying to get a crate of equipment back to their camp on a popular game show. Using the
forces and the angles listed in Table 6.1, calculate the net work done when the crate is displaced 2.0 m in the
θ=0° direction.
TABLE 6.1:
F (N) θ (deg)
200 235
150 180
300 0
50 45
73. A block weighing 4.5 kg slides over a surface of negligible friction a distance of 4.5 m (θ=0°) while three
forces, each at different angles, are acting upon it. Using the information provided in Table 6.2, determine the
net work on the block.
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TABLE 6.2:
F (N) θ (deg)
2.0 270
4.0 180
9.5 45
74. A 20 kg child is trapped at the bottom of a 20 m well. When rescue teams arrive, the child is hoisted up by a
cable system that has accelerates the child at a rate of 1.0 m/s2 .
75. A mass slides down a 1.0 m incline of θ=35° while experiencing a resistive force due to friction of 35.0 N that
is directed up the ramp. If the mass has a kinetic energy of 75 J at the end of the ramp, what would the kinetic
energy be if the ramp was frictionless?
76. On a newly discovered planet, a dropped object falls a distance d with a gravitational acceleration of g/5.
77. While lifting mining equipment out of a shaft deep in the earth, an elevator system operates in three separate
phases. During the first 15.0 m the system accelerates to a speed of 5.5 m/s. Next, the system operates at a
constant speed for 10.0 m. Finally, the system is brought to a halt over the next 15.0 m. If the lift always
operates at a max capacity of 1000 kg, how much work is done during each phase?
78. A block is used to compress a spring 3 cm. If a force of 25 N is needed to keep the block stationary, how much
work is needed to move the block an additional 2.0 cm?
79. If a spring with spring constant 55 N/m is stretched 3.75 m, how much work is done when the spring reaches
its equilibrium position?
80. A 25 kg mass is acted upon by a 6.0 N force over 1.0 m. What is the work done over this distance?
81. After getting stuck halfway down a near frictionless incline angled at 48°, your friends toss you a rope and
begin pulling you up at a rate of 1.2 m/s. What is the power if the work done on you while being pulled 10.0
m up the incline is 750 J?
82. Calculate the rate at which work is done on a 75 kg mass that is pulled at a constant speed of 7.0 m/s up a 30°
incline by a 100 N force.
83. A 1000 kg equipment lift travels up a 200 m shaft in 45 seconds. Assuming the speed is constant, what is the
average power?
84. While walking to the front counter at the airport, you pull your suitcase with a force of 50 pounds using
a handle that makes an angle of 35° with respect to the horizontal. If you’re walking at a rate of 1.3 m/s,
determine the amount of work done in 5 min.
85. You are pushing a 13.0 kg crate up a 15° incline of negligible friction. If you apply 175 N of force parallel to
the incline, how much work is done during the first 2.0 m by your applied force?
86. A car weighing 1000 pounds is driving down the freeway at a constant velocity of 55 mph. What is the kinetic
energy?
87. A 5.0 kg block is pulled by an 8.0 N force across the floor at a constant speed. After traveling 5.5 m, what is
the work done by the person pulling the block?
88. A block of mass m is pulled by a force F across the floor at a constant speed. After traveling a distance of ∆x,
what is the coefficient of kinetic friction?
89. If an object has a kinetic energy of 320 J, and it has a mass of 22 kg, what is the speed it is traveling at?
90. What is the work done by a 5.0 N force applied to a crate sitting on a frictionless surface over 5.0 m?
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Solutions
1. The answer is zero. Since the force on the bar is perpendicular to the displacement, no work is done.
2. The both require the same amount of work even though they are lifted in a different amount of time.
3. The object that is lifted in the shorter amount of time requires more power. Therefore the object in the second
scenario requires more power.
(1.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(2.3 m)
4. P = Wt = mgh t = 1.3 s = 7.54 W
5. (a) W = F cos θr = (165 N) cos 20◦ (1.5 m) = 233 Ne
(b) 0; the gravitational force is perpendicular to the displacement.
(c) 0; the normal force is perpendicular to the displacement.
6. (a) W = F cos θr = (165 N) cos 0◦ (1.5 m) = 248 N
(b) 0; the gravitational force is perpendicular to the displacement.
(c) 0; the normal force is perpendicular to the displacement.
7. W = F cos θr = (500 N) cos 20◦ (100 m) = 46.98 kJ
8. ~A · ~B = (Ax x̂ + Ay ŷ + Az ẑ) · (Bx x̂ + By ŷ + Bz ẑ)~A · ~B = Ax Bx (x̂ · x̂) + Ax By (x̂ · ŷ) + Ax Bz (x̂ · ẑ) + Ay Bx (ŷ · x̂) + Az Bx (ẑ ·
x̂) + Ay Bx (ŷ · x̂) + Ay By (ŷ · ŷ) + Ay Bz (ŷ · ẑ) + Az By (ẑ · ŷ) + Az Bz (ẑ · ẑ)~A · ~B = Ax Bx + Ay By + Az Bz
9.
10.
~A = 3x̂ + 2ŷ
~B = 2x̂ + 2ŷ − 1ẑ
~ = 2x̂ − 3ŷ + 1ẑ
C
! !
~A · ~B (6 + 4 + 0)
θAB = cos−1 = cos−1 p = 22.4◦
AB (13)(9)
! !
−1
~A · C
~ −1 (6 − 6 + 0)
θAB = cos = cos p = 90◦
AC (13)(14)
1
K = mv2
2 s
r
2K 2(156 · 103 J)
→v= = = 25.0 m/s
m 500 kg
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(4 + 16) = 20 m/s
Similarly for the final velocity,W = ∆K = K f − Ki = 12 m(v2f − v2i ) = 21 (2.0)(402 − 202 ) = 1200 J
Let y = 10 m, the distance the pile driver travels, and y0 = 1.2 m, the distance the post travels.
W = ∆K ⇒ Wgravity +Wpost = 0
0
g(y+y ) 2
(1000 kg)(9.8 m/s )(10 m+1.2 m)
(m piledriver g)(y + y0 ) + Fy0 cos 180◦ = 0⇒ F = − my0hcos 180◦ = − 1.2 m cos 180◦ = 91.47 kNup
(a) W = F · x = Fx cos θ = (145 N)(10 m) = 1450 J
(b) The work done by the normal force is zero since the force and this displacement are perpendicular to one
another.
(c) To calculate the final velocity, you need to know how much work is going towards the frictional effects.
14. (a)
1 1
W = ∆U = kx2f − kxi2
2 2
1
W = (350 N/m)(0.03 m)2 − 0 = 0.158 J
2
1 1 1
→ W = ∆K = mv2f − mv2i = mv2f − 0
r 2 r 2 2
2W 2(0.158)
⇒ vf = = = 0.08 m/s
m 5.0
(b)
1 1
W = ∆U = kx2f − kxi2
2 2
1
W = (350 N/m)(0.03 m)2 − 0 = 0.16 J
2
1 1 1
→ W = ∆K + fk d = mv2f − mv2i + fk d = mv2 f − 0 + fk d
r 2 r2 2
2(W − fk d) 2(0.16 − (0.1)(5.0)(9.8)(0.03))
⇒ vf = = = 0.07 m/s
m 5.0
15. (a)
E f ric = fk d = (µk mg)d cos θ = (0.3)(35.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(10.0 m) cos 28◦
E f ric = 908.6 J
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same direction.
Wgravity = −1610 J
⇒ ∆K = WF +Wg − ∆E f ric = 3000 J − 1610 J − 908.6 J = 1380.0 J
1 2
mv = 1380.0 J
2 f r
2(1380)
→v= = 8.9 m/s
35.0
16. (a)
1 1
W = ∆U = kx2f − kxi2
2 2
1
W = (350 N/m)(0.03 m)2 − 0 = 0.158 J
2
1 1 1
→ W = ∆K = mv2f − mv2i = mv2f − 0
r 2 r 2 2
2W 2(0.158)
⇒ vf = = = 0.08 m/s
m 5.0
(b)
1 1
W = ∆U = kx2f − kxi2
2 2
1
W = (350 N/m)(0.03 m)2 − 0 = 0.16 J
2
1 1 1
→ W = ∆K + fk d = mv2f − mv2i + fk d = mv2 f − 0 + fk d
r 2 r2 2
2(W − fk d) 2(0.16 − (0.1)(5.0)(9.8)(0.03))
⇒ vf = = = 0.07 m/s
m 5.0
17. (a) W = Fd cos θ = (85 N)(2.5 m) cos 15◦ = 205 J
(b) The work done by the normal force is zero since the force and the displacement are perpendicular to one
another.
(c) W = Fd cos(θ + 90) = 35.0 kg(9.8 m/s2 ) cos 105◦ = −88 J
18. At the apex, the y-component of the velocity will be equal to zero.⇒ vx = v cos θ = (52.0 m/s) cos 40◦ =
39.8 m/sK = 12 mv2 = 21 (1.0 kg)(39.8 m/s)2 = 792 J
19.
3 f t. = 0.91 m
Let d 0 = (0.91 + 0.007) m and d = 0.007 m
∑ W = ∆K = K f − Ki
Wgravity +Wtable = K f − Ki
(mg)d cos 0 + Ftable d cos 180◦ = 0
0 ◦
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21. For each mass, the outward force that is experienced is:
|F| = k∆x
∑ F1 = m1 a1 x
−kx + µk mg = m1 a1x
k∆x − µk m1 g
⇒ a1x = to the left
m1
Similarly for m2 :
k∆x − µk m2 g
a2x = to the right
m2
F2 (75 N)2
22. P = m t= 45.36 kg 1.5 s = 186 watts
23. (a)
∑ W = ∆K
1
Wspring +Wgravity = k∆x2 = −mgd cos(θ + 90◦ )
2
1 k∆x2 1 (1200 N/m)(.3 m)2
d= = = 3.9 m
2 mg sin 45◦ 2 (2.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 ) sin 45◦
(b)
∑ W = ∆K + ∆E f ric
Wspring +Wgravity = ∆E f ric
1
k∆x2 = −mgd cos(θ + 90◦ ) + µk mgd cos 45◦
2
1
(1200)(0.30)2 = +(2.0)(9.8)d sin 45◦ + (0.22)(2.0)(9.8)d cos 45◦
2
54 = 13.86 d + 3.05d
⇒ d = 3.68 m
24. Since the kinetic energy is proportional to the square of the speed and the work is proportional to the square
of the displacement, doubling the compression doubles the velocity.
25. Yes, work is being done while your foot is in contact with the ball (W = Fd).
26. Another example is applying a force to an object that does not budge.
27. Each of the small springs would require three times the force to stretch them a distance x compared to the
original spring. So the relationship between the new springs and the original spring is: knew = 3kold .
28. It is impossible for the kinetic energy to be negative. The only way this would be possible is if an object had
negative mass, which it cannot.
29. Kinetic energy is proportional to the mass and proportional to the square of the speed. Therefore, the more
massive object will have twice as much kinetic energy.
30. If the speed is doubled, the kinetic energy would be increased by a factor of 4.
31. W = F · d = (13 N)(3.5 m) = 45.5 J
32. (a)
W = ∆K
F · d = ∆K
∆K = (13 N)(4.0 m) = 52.0 J
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(b)
∆K = 52.0 J
1 2
mv = 52.0
2 r
2(52)
→v= = 3.85 m/s
7
∑F = 0
⇒F− f =0
F − µk N = 0
F Fapplied 13 N
µk = = = = 0.19
N mg (7 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )
∑ W = ∆K
1
∆E f ric = mv2o
2
1 2
f d = mvo
2
→ f = µk mg
1 mv2o 1 (2 m/s)2
µk = = = 0.10
2 mg 2 (9.8 m/s2 )(2 m)
∑ W = ∆K
Wgrav +W f ric = K f inal
1
mgh sin θ + µNh = mv2f
2
y
h=
sin θ
y y 1 2
mg sin θ + µ(mg cos θ) = mv
sin θ sin
θ 2 f
1 1 2
→ mgy + µ mg y= mv
tan θ 2 f
µ 1 2
mgy 1 − = mv
tan θ 2r f
µ
⇒ vf = 2gy 1 −
tan θ
For this it is assumed that tan θ > µ for the object to slip.
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36. The maximum velocity will occur when the pendulum makes an angle of 90◦ with respect to the horizontal or
0◦ with respect to the vertical. Setting the reference point of the potential at the lowest portion that the mass
reaches:
∆E = 0
E f = Ei
⇒ K f = Ui
1 2
mv = mgl(1 − cos θ)
2 p
v = 2gl(1 − cos θ)
K f = Ui
1 2 1 2
mv = kx
2 2r r
k 2 120
→v= x = (1.5)2 = 11.6 m/s
m 2
∆E = 0
E f = Ei
K f +U f = Ki +Ui
The initial kinetic energy is zero since the system is starting from rest.
Ui = K f +U f
1 1
m0 gh = mv2 + m0 v2 + mgh sin θ
2 2
Since both blocks are connected, they move at the same velocity:
1
m0 gh = (m + m0 )v2 + mgh sin θ
2s
2gh(m0 − m sin θ)
⇒v=
(m + m0 )
39.
∆W = ∆E
W f riction = E f − Ei
1 1
− f ∆x = k∆x2 − mv2
2 2
1 1
−(µmg)∆x = k∆x − mv2 2
2 2
mv − k∆x2 (2 kg)(7 m/s)2 − (5 N/m)(3 m)2
2
⇒µ= = = 0.45
2mg∆x 2(2 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(3 m)
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40. The system is closed and there is no losses due to friction. At the top, the ball only has potential energy. At
the bottom, it only has kinetic energy.
∆E = E f − Ei = 0
E f = Ei
1 2
mv = mgh
2 q
p
v = 2gh = 2(9.8 m/s2 )(100 m) = 44.3 m/s
41. (c) It can be either positive or negative depending on where the potential is set to zero in the problem.
42. (a) The system is closed and there is no losses due to friction. At the top, the ball only has potential energy.
At the point of interest it has kinetic and potential energy.
∆E = E f − Ei = 0
E f = Ei
1 2
mv + mgy0 = mgh
2 p
v = 2g(h − y0 )
(b)
∆E = E f − Ei = 0
E f = Ei
1 2 1
mv + mgy0 = mgh + mv2o
2 q 2
v= 2g(h − y0 ) + v2o
43.
E f ric = ∆K + ∆U
− f d = K f − Ki + U f −Ui
1
− f ∆x = mv2 − mgh
2r r
2(mg∆x sin θ − f ∆x) 2∆x(mg sin θ − f )
v= =
s m m
2(1.5 m)[(25 kg)(9.8 m/s2 ) sin 34◦ − 6.5 N]
v= = 3.96 m/s
(25 kg)
44. Since there is no friction, the final speeds would be the same.
45. The object heading down the longer slide would have a smaller velocity because the distance allows friction
to act on the object for a longer period of time.
46. Kinetic energy is always positive due to the velocity squared term, while the potential can be negative
depending on where the zero potential reference point is placed. Since the total energy is the sum of the
two, it is possible to have a negative total energy.
47. Let the potential energy of the child equal zero when the rope is hanging straight down, θ = 0◦
(a)
@θ = 25◦
U = mgl(1 − cos θ) = (25 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(2.0 m)(1 − cos 25◦ )
U = 46 J
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@0◦
U = mgl(1 − cos θ) = (25 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(2.0 m)(1 − cos 0◦ )
U =0J
48.
E f = Ei
1
mg(2R) + mv2 = mg(3R)
2 p
V = 2gR
49. (a)
∆E = 0
E f = Ei
1 2 1 1 1
mvi,x + mv2i,y = mv2f ,x + mv2f ,y + mgh
2 2 2 2
The velocity in the x-direction is unchanged and the velocity in the y-direction is zero at the highest
point. p p
⇒ vi,y = 2gh = 2(9.8)(10) = 14 m/s
(b) The velocity in the x-direction is unchanged, while the y-component is being acted upon by gravity. So,
using the work-kinetic energy theorem:
W = ∆K
1 1
mghtotal = mv2f − mv2i
2 2 q
q
2
→ v f = 2gytotal + vi,y = 2(9.8 m/s2 )(14.0 m) + (14 m/s)2 = 21.7 m/s
50. Before we can determine the highest point reached by the lighter mass, we need to figure out the velocity for
m2 right before m1 hits the ground.
∆E = 0
K f +U f = Ki +Ui
1 1
m1 v2f + m2 v2f + m2 gh = m1 gh
2 2
1
(m1 + m2 )v2 + m2 gh = m1 gh
2 s
2(m1 − m2 )gh
v=
(m1 + m2 )
Now that the velocity right before m1 hits the ground has been solved for, this velocity (which is also the same
velocity for m2 , can be used to see how high m2 reaches.
∆Em2 = 0
1
m2 v2 = m2 gh0
2
v2 2(m1 − m2 )gh (m1 − m2 )h
h0 = = =
2g (m1 + m2 )2g (m1 + m2 )
0
htotal = h + h
(m1 − m2 )h (m1 − m2 )
⇒ htotal = h+ = h 1+
(m1 + m2 ) (m1 + m2 )
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51. (a)
@Point 1 :
W = ∆K = K f − Ki
1
mg∆y = mv21
2 q
p
v1 = 2g∆y = 2(9.8 m/s2 )(15.0 m − 5.0 m) = 14 m/s
(b)
@Point 2 :
W = ∆K = K f − Ki
1
mg∆y = mv21
2 q
p
v1 = 2g∆y = 2(9.8 m/s2 )(15.0 − 10.0) m = 9.90 m/s
180 lb = 81.6 kg
∆E = 0
Ui = U f
1
k∆x2 = mgh
2
1 k∆x2 1 (3500 N/m)(0.5 m)2
h= = = 0.547 m
2 mg 2 (81.6 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )
55.
∆E = 0
U f + K f = Ui + Ki + ∆E f ric
1 1
m1 v2 + m2 v2 = m2 g∆y + 0 − f ∆x
2 2
s
2g∆y(m2 − µk m1 )
v=
(m1 + m2 )
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56. (a) ∆PE = mgh = (40.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(1.5 m sin 15◦ ) = 152 J
(b) ∆K = 1/2m2 v22 − 1/2m1 v21 = 0 − 1/2(40 kg)(5 m/s2 ) = −500 J.
(c) E f ric = ∆K + ∆U = 152 J − 500 J = −348 J
E f ric = F · d = µmgd cos θ
−E f ric −348 J
µ= = = 0.613
mgd cos(180 − θ) (40.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(1.5 m)(cos 15◦ )
◦
57.
f = µk N = µk (mg cos θ)
∆E = 0
E f ric = ∆Um1 + ∆Km1 + ∆Um2 + ∆Km2
1 1
E f ric = m1 g(25.0 sin 32.0◦ ) + m2 (v2f − v2i ) + m2 g(−25.0) + m2 (v2f − v2i )
2 2
1 2 2 m1 1 2 2 m2
⇒ m2 (v f − vi ) = m2 (v f − vi ) = ∆Km1
2 m1 2 m1
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⇒ ∆Km1 = E f ric − ∆Um1 − ∆Um2 − − ∆Km1
75
95 ◦
∆Km1 + ∆Km1 = (−.33)(75)(9.8) cos 32 (25) − (75)(9.8)(13.25) − (95)(9.8)(−25)
75
∆Km1 = 3.70 kJ
58.
∆E = 0
Ui = U f
1
mgh = k∆x2
2 s
r
2mgh 2(9.8 m/s2 )(3.0 m)
∆x = = = 1.37 m
k 2500 N/m
∆E = 0
Ui = U f + E f ric
1
mgh = k∆x2 + µk mgx
2
mgh − 21 k∆x2
⇒ µk =
mgx
60. The correct statement would be: “No work is done when the force is perpendicular to the displacement.”
61. The force due to the books being carried is in the negative y-direction (downward due to gravity), the dis-
placement (the direction your friend is walking is the x-direction). Since the force and the displacement are
perpendicular to one another, the work done is zero.
62. Kinetic energy is energy due to motion while the gravitational potential energy is the energy due to position.
63. Yes, Billy is wrong. The potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
64. Zero; the overall work done cancels out.
65. The kinetic energy becomes 9 times larger.
66. Neither; both require the same amount of work since work is path independent, i.e. all that matters is the
starting and ending points.
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q q
67. (a) v = v2o + 2a∆x = (2.4 m/s)2 + 2(2 m/s2 )(5.0 m) = 5.08 m/s
(b) ∆K = K f − Ki = 12 m(v2f − v2i ) = 12 m(5.082 − 2.42 ) = 5.01 × 103 J
68. There are two constraints:
1) Ki,A = 21 KB
2) K f ,A = KB
Therefore, Ki,A = 12 KB .
1 2 1 1 2
mv = m(v + 2.3 m/s)
2 2 2
1
→ v2 − v2 − 2.3 v − 2.65 = 0
2
⇒ vA = 5.6 m/s
⇒ vB = 11.2 m/s
69.
W = Fd cos θ
W1 = (200 N)(2.0 m) cos 235◦ = −230 J
W2 = (150 N)(2.0 m) cos 180◦ = −300 J
W3 = (300 N)(2.0 m) cos 0◦ = 600 J
W4 = (50 N)(2.0 m) cos 45◦ = 71 J
73.
W = Fd cos θ
Wnet = W1 +W2 +W3
W1 = (2.0 N)(4.5 m) cos 270◦ = 0 J
W2 = (4.0 N)(4.5 m) cos 180◦ = −18.0 J
W3 = (9.5 N)(4.5 m) cos 45◦ = 30.2 J
Wtotal = 2 = −18.0 J + 30.2 J = 12.2 J
W = Wgravity −W f riction
→ Wg = W +W f ric = 75 J + 35 J = 110 J
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W = Fd
→ F = f = µk N = µk (mg)
W = µk (mg)∆x
F∆x F
µk = =
mg∆x mg
r s
2K 2(320 J)
89. v = = = 5.40 m/s
m 22 kg
90. W = Fd = 25.0 J
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7 Momentum Problem Sets
Chapter Outline
7.1 M OMENTUM P ROBLEM S ETS
7.2 R EFERENCES
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Problems
1. Which has a greater momentum: a car traveling at constant velocity down the road or an M1 Abrams tank at
rest?
2. Explain the difference between impulse and force.
3. Give two ways to increase the impulse of an object.
4. Your friend tries to tell you that impulse and time are inversely related. Explain why your friend is incorrect.
5. While trying to help with your physics homework, your dad says, “Impulse is not related to Newton’s Second
Law.” How would you correct him?
6. How would you maximize an object’s momentum? Explain in terms of impulse and momentum.
7. During the board-breaking competitions, competitors line up to see who can break the most boards in one
minute with their heads. What advantage might a contestant have if he can decrease the amount of time he is
applying to the boards?
8. Combat martial artists are taught to “roll with the punches.” Why is this?
9. “There is no change in momentum when the impulse is zero.” Is this statement correct? If not, explain why.
10. Physics students commonly hear the phrase, “Assume momentum is conserved.” Explain what this means?
11. What are the differences between elastic and inelastic collisions?
12. Two balls of equal mass are sitting on a table. Ball 1 rolls towards ball 2 with an initial velocity v0 . After the
collision, ball 1 is stationary, but ball 2 has a velocity v. Ignoring the effects of friction, what can be said about
the velocity of ball 2?
13. Two balls of equal mass are sitting on a table. Ball 1 rolls towards ball 2 with an initial velocity v0 . Upon
colliding, ball 1 sticks to ball 2, and they roll with a velocity v in the direction of ball 1’s original velocity.
Ignoring the effects of friction, what can be said about the velocity of the two-ball system?
14. Calculate the momentum of a 0.5 kg cup sliding across a table at 4 m/s.
15. A box of stuffed animals slides across the floor at a speed of 3 m/s. If the mass of the box is 2.5 kg, calculate
the momentum of the sliding box.
16. A 2 kg ball that rolls across the floor has a momentum of 6 kg·m/s. What is the ball’s velocity?
17. You push against a refrigerator with a force of 150 N for 5 s. Calculate the impulse.
18. A 0.5 kg cup with initial velocity 4.0 m/s slides across a table until it comes to a stop. Calculate its impulse.
19. If a 0.5 kg cup with an initial velocity of 4 m/s came a stop after being in contact with your hand for 0.5 ms,
calculate the force experienced by the cup.
20. Calculate the impulse required to stop a 25 kg object that has an initial velocity of 3 m/s.
21. Calculate the time it would take a force of 150 N applied in the opposing direction to bring a 25 kg object with
an initial velocity of 3 m/s to a stop.
22. A 1.5 kg block with a needle on one side slides towards a motionless block of the same mass. If the initial
velocity of the moving block is 4 m/s, calculate the final speed of the two blocks after they collide and stick
together.
23. A 1.5 kg block with a needle on one side slides towards a motionless block. The initial velocity of the moving
block is 4 m/s.
(a) If the mass on the block at rest is 5 kg, calculate the final speed of the blocks.
(b) If the block with the needle has a mass of 5 kg and the motionless block has a mass of 1.5 kg, calculate
the final speed of the blocks.
24. Two blocks of mass m1 and m2 are sitting on a frictionless surface. If block m1 is given an initial velocity of
v0 towards m2 , which has an initial velocity of 0 m/s. What is the final velocity of the two-block system if the
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49. Explain how doubling the velocity of an object affects its momentum and kinetic energy?
50. While sliding across a frictionless surface, two crates have equal kinetic energy. Can the same thing be said
about their momentum?
51. While watching the latest Hollywood superhero movie, you see the star of the movie jump vertically and throw
a car at his enemies. Upon releasing the car, the hero lands in the same spot he jumped from. How was physics
ignored in this scenario?
52. When a bouncy ball bounces off a wall, the wall does not move back. How is this possible if momentum is
conserved?
53. When two objects experience an inelastic collision and travel in the same direction, how can you determine
which object experiences a larger change in kinetic energy?
54. Give an example how is it possible for an object can have the center of mass located in a position where there
is no mass present?
55. A 2 kg object has a velocity of 75 m/s in the x-direction and 45 m/s in the y-direction. Calculate the magnitude
and direction of its momentum.
56. Kinetic energy can also be expressed in terms of momentum. Derive the expression that defines kinetic energy
as a function of momentum.
57. You press two blocks that are separated by a spring together with your hands. One block has a mass of
m1 = 0.5 kg and the other has a mass of m2 = 2.0 kg. When you let go of the two blocks, m2 moves with a
velocity of 3.5 m/s. Calculate the speed of m1 .
58. Many people believe that holding onto a child is safe practice in the event of a plane crash. If you’re holding
onto an 8 kg child during a 100 mph crash that brings you to a stop in 0.5 s, calculate the force that will be on
your arms.
59. While playing racket ball, you hit the 0.04 kg ball flying at you at 65 m/s back to the opponent with a speed
of 50 m/s. Calculate the impulse you delivered to the ball.
60. An 15 kg object moving at a speed of 5.5 m/s collides and sticks to a 60 kg object that is traveling in the same
direction at a velocity of 3.0 m/s. Determine the speed of the two objects after the collision.
61. As shown in the following diagram, you press two blocks (m1 = 0.5 kg and m2 = 2.0 kg) against each other
while a spring is in the middle. When you let go of the two blocks, m2 moves with a velocity of 3.5 m/s. If
the surface the blocks are resting on is frictionless, calculate the height m1 reaches if than angle of the incline
is 55°.
62. Alex claims that his 450 kg car is sturdier than his identical twin brother Brian’s 1350 kg truck. The two
decide to drive at each other at 10 m/s to see if this was true. The completely inelastic collision lasts 0.1 s. If
each twin weighs 90.7 kg, calculate the force on each twin.
63. A bullet of mass mb and initially velocity v is fired at a block of wood of mass m that is suspended by string of
negligible mass whose length is l. If the bullet passes through the block and exits with one third of its initial
velocity, calculate the initial velocity of bullet that causes the block to rotate through one revolution?
64. A piece of gum (mg = 0.5 g) is thrown at a hollow wood block of mass 8 g. The gum sticks to the block and
they both move to the right a total distance of 15 cm. If you’re told the coefficient of kinetic friction between
the block and the table is 0.55, what horizontal velocity was the gum thrown with?
65. A 500 kg sedan is heading due west at 24 m/s as it approaches an intersection. Another 600 kg car, and
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velocity 26 m/s heading due north fails to see its stop sign and enters the intersection the same time as the first
car. If the two vehicles experience a perfectly inelastic collision, calculate the speed and direction of the two
vehicles after the collision.
66. A 500 kg sedan is heading due west at 24 m/s as it approaches an intersection. Another 600 kg car, and
velocity 26 m/s heading due north fails to see its stop sign and enters the intersection the same time as the first
car. If the two vehicles experience a perfectly inelastic collision, determine the amount of energy that was lost
during the crash. Where could have this energy went?
67. A 500 kg sedan is heading due west at 24.0 m/s as it approaches an intersection. Another car of mass 600 kg,
and velocity v2 m/s heading due north fails to see its stop sign and enters the intersection the same time as the
first car. If the two vehicles experience a perfectly inelastic collision, and slide off in a direction that is 45°
north of west, what was the initial velocity of the second car?
68. Two blocks of the same mass experience an elastic collision after which the first block has a final velocity of
v1 f = 3.3 m/s and a direction of 42° with respect to the x-axis. Ignoring frictional effects, calculate v2 f if the
initial velocities are v1i = 4.0 m/s x̂ and v2i = 0 m/s.
69. What is the center of mass of a system composed of three objects with the following locations and masses (
Table 7.1).
TABLE 7.1:
Mass (kg) x (m)
2.0 4.0
1.0 -5.0
2.5 2.0
70. Calculate the center of mass of the system of masses in the diagram below, assuming each mass is 2 kg.
71. A two-particle system with masses m1 = 4.0 kg and m2 = 2.0 kg has velocities ~v1 = (1.0x̂ − 2.0ŷ) m/sand
~v2 = (2.0x̂ − 1.0ŷ) m/s. Determine the velocity of the center of mass.
72. In some action movies the hero is seen jumping onto a stationary cart at a large velocity to escape enemies. If
our 80 kg hero jumps onto a 150 kg cart with an initial horizontal velocity of 5 m/s, calculate the hero-platform
system’s final velocity?
73. Vikram and his fiend Jim decide to play catch on a frozen lake, where there is negligible friction between their
feet and the ice. Vikram tosses Jim the 1 kg ball at 10 m/s. If Jim has a mass of 70 kg, what speed does Jim
and the ball have after he catches the ball?
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74. Vikram and his fiend Jim decide to play catch on a frozen lake, where there is negligible friction between their
feet and the ice. Vikram tosses Jim the 1 kg ball at 10 m/s, but it hits his chest and bounces off. After the
collision, the ball moves horizontally at a speed of 8.5 m/s in the opposite direction. Calculate Jim’s speed
after impact.
75. If an object is thrown vertically downward off a cliff of height h with an initial velocity of v0 = 15 m/s,
calculate the object’s velocity 5 s later? (Use the relationship between impulse and momentum)
76. You classmate throws a 0.20 kg rubber ball at you with a horizontal velocity of 15 m/s. Using your physics
book, you send it back at him with a velocity of 25 m/s. Assuming the ball was in contact with your book for
10 ms, calculate the average force exerted on the ball.
77. Upset because you didn’t complete your physics homework in time, you kick a trash so hard that slides 5m at
5.5 m/s for 2.0 s. Calculate the coefficient of kinetic friction using the equation for impulse.
78. While checking your text messages while driving, you slam your 1200 lb car into a large dumpster that weighs
800 kg. If your initial velocity was 35 mph and the collision was completely inelastic, what is your velocity
after the collision?
79. Despite driving at 35 mph, you decide to check your text messages and fail to pay attention of the 800 kg
dumpster in front of you. After the elastic collision between your 1200 lb car and dumpster, your car has a
final velocity of 2 m/s. Determine the final velocity of each object you slam your 1200 lb car into a large
dumpster that weighs 800 kg. If your initial velocity was 35 mph and final velocity was 2 m/s, determine the
dumpster’s velocity after the crash?
80. Block mA moves to the right and block mB moves to the left. They experience a head on collision as shown
in the diagram below. If the collision is elastic and mA = 4 kg, vA = 2.5 m/s, mB = 4 kg, and vB = 3 m/s,
calculate the final velocity of the two-mass system.
81. Block mA moves to the right and block mB moves to the left. They experience a head on collision as shown
in the diagram below. If the collision is completely inelastic and mA = 4 kg, vA = 2.5 m/s, mB = 4 kg, and
vB = 3.0 m/s, calculate the final velocity of the two-mass system.
82. Block mA moves to the right and block mB moves to the left. They experience a head on collision as shown
in the diagram below. If the collision is elastic and mA = 50 kg, vA = 25 m/s, mB = 25 kg, and vB = 25 m/s,
calculate the final velocity of the two-mass system.
83. Block mA moves to the right and block mB moves to the left. They experience a head on collision as shown in
the diagram below. If the collision is elastic and mA = 100 kg, vA = 15 m/s, mB = 425 kg, and vB = 0 m/s,
calculate the final velocity of the two-mass system.
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84. A 150 kg object slides along a frictionless surface into a 400 kg object at rest. Calculate the initial velocity of
the 150 kg object if the final velocities after the elastic collision is v150 f = −0.5 m/s, v400 f = 0.6 m/s
85. While chasing your brother around the house at a velocity of 5 m/s, you accidentally run head first into a
cabinet that weighs the same as you. If you and the cabinet both slide together for 1 m, calculate the coefficient
of kinetic friction between you and the ground.
86. A bullet of mass m is fired into pendulum of mass M and length l. Derive an expression for the distance
traveled by the pendulum after the collision.
87. Your employer assigned you to calculate the center of mass of some composite objects before they go into the
building process. Instead of having to calculate the information over from scratch each time, derive a general
expression for the locations of the center of mass for both the x and y coordinates.
88. A 10 g bullet is fired into a 5 kg pendulum causing it to rise to a height of 0.2 m. Calculate the initial velocity
of the bullet.
89. Calculate the center of mass using the following coordinates and masses ( Table 7.2).
TABLE 7.2:
Mass (kg) x (m) y (m)
2.0 2.0 1.5
5.0 0.0 -3.0
4.0 -3.0 2.0
90. Given the following coordinates and masses ( Table 7.3), calculate the missing coordinates if the center of
mass is located at (1.0, -1.0).
TABLE 7.3:
Mass (kg) x (m) y (m)
5.0 2.0 1.5
5.0 0.0 -3.0
5.0 ? ?
91. In the following diagram, two uniform rods that are 10 cm long are in the shape of an upside down "L."
Calculate the x and y coordinates of the system’s center of mass.
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92. Jumping down from a ledge that is 0.5 m high, your 100 kg body collides with the floor for 50 ms before being
brought to a complete stop. What is the magnitude of the impulse that acts on you?
93. A 1 kg ball is thrown at a wall with a velocity of magnitude 4.5 m/s. Before coming into contact with the wall,
the ball has an angle of 25° with respect to the negative x-axis. Upon a 5 ms impact, the ball leaves the wall
at the same angle and velocity but in the opposite direction. Calculate the components of the average force on
the wall from the rubber ball.
94. While standing on a surface of negligible friction, an 80 kg individual throws a 50 kg pack of equipment
horizontally outward at a speed of 5 m/s. What speed does the individual have after throwing the equipment?
95. Determine the mass of an object that has a velocity of 10 m/s and a momentum of 32 N-s.
96. A bullet is fired with an initial velocity of 25 m/s into a ballistic pendulum of mass 1.5 kg and is embedded
inside. If the pendulum then rises to a height of 1.2 m, calculate the mass of the bullet.
97. A 4.0 kg bullet is fired with an initial velocity of 500 m/s into a 400 kg semisoft plastic block. The bullet exits
the block traveling in the same direction with an exit velocity of 365 m/s. Calculate the speed of the block.
98. Bored in class, you throw your freshly sharpened pencil into the ceiling tiles above you. However, you threw
the pencil too hard and it causes the tile to raise up and fall back down into place. Even though your teacher
sees this, he offers to not punish you if you can calculate the height at which the tile raised up. If the pencil
has mass m and the tile has mass M, calculate the height the tile would raise up if the pencil was given an
initial velocity of v0 .
99. A 1 kg pendulum is attached to a stiff rod that is 1 m long and held horizontally before being released. Directly
under the pendulum’s attachment point is a 3 kg block resting on a frictionless surface. If the pendulum and
the block experience an elastic collision, what is the speed of the block and pendulum after they collide?
100. Explain why it is easier to stop a 2 kg crate than a 10 kg crate if both are sliding across a frictionless surface
and have the same speed.
101. If a 10 kg crate and a 5 kg crate have the same momentum, which one has greater kinetic energy? Explain
how you came to your answer.
102. When the velocity of an object in motion is increased, how does the momentum of the object change? How
does the kinetic energy of the object change?
103. Your friend bets you $20 that it is impossible for an object to have kinetic energy without having momentum.
Should you take the bet?
104. If the momentum of an object is zero, is the energy of that object zero?
Solutions
1. Since momentum is mass times velocity, the tank at rest would not have any momentum. Therefore, the car
has more momentum than the tank.
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22.
Pi = p f
m(4 m/s) = 2mv f
v f = 2 m/s
23. (a)
pi = p f
(1.5 kg)(4 m/s) = (1.5 kg + 5.0 kg)v f
v f = 0.9 m/s
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(b)
24.
~pi = ~p f
m1~v0 = (m1 + m2 )~v f
m1~v0
~v f =
(m1 + m2 )
25. Air bags increase the time of impact, which reduces the force of impact.
26. Rock climbers require ropes that can stretch considerably, to prevent them from getting injured when the ropes
save them from falling.
27. The steel cable will not stretch causing his body to deal with a large amount of force being applied to it over
a very short period of time, which could severely injure or even kill him.
28. It would be safer to jump to the unpacked sand because it will extend the amount of impact will be applied to
your body.
29. Crumple zones allow for the force being transferred to the car to be reduced by increasing the amount of time
the momentum is transferred.
30. It would be a better idea to dodge the 2 kg brick because if struck by it, it would impart a larger amount of
force on you in a shorter time than the marshmallow would.
31. The astronaut could throw his jetpack in the opposite direction of the spaceship. This would cause him to drift
towards the ship with whatever momentum the imparted on the jetpack.
32. When objects interact, the forces that are exerted on one another are equal and opposite. Therefore, the same
rule applies to impulses.
33. The momentum is increased due to the force of gravity on the object.
34. Both objects will experience the same change in momentum.
35. There is a greater change in momentum if the cars are in an elastic collision as opposed to an inelastic collision.
Therefore, less damage would result in an inelastic collision.
(25 kg)(3.0 m/s)
36. F = ∆pt =− (2 s) = −37.5 N
(25 kg)(3.0 m/s)
37. F = ∆p
t = (0.05×10−3 s)
= 1.5 × 106 N
38.
Ft = ∆p
∆p (35 kg)(15 m/s)
F= = = 7 kN
t 0.075 s
39.
Ft = ∆p
Ft (14 × 103 N)(0.075 s)
m= = = 70.0 kg
v (15 m/s)
40.
I = ∆p
I = −(0.20 kg)(30 m/s) = 6.0 N · s
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42.
pi = p f
(7.0 kg)(5.0 m/s) = (35.0 kg + 7.0 kg)v f
v f = 0.83 m/s
43.
pi = p f
(15.0 kg)(4.0 m/s) = (15.0 kg + 3.0 kg)v f
v f = 3.33 m/s
44.
pi = p f
(10.0 kg)(1.5 m/s) = (10.0 kg + 1.5 kg)v f
v f = 1.3 m/s
45.
pi = p f
0 = mh vh + mc (45 m/s)
mc = 10 mh
−mh vh = 10 mh (45 m/s)
vh = −450 m/s
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56.
1
K = mv2
2
p = mv
→ p2 = m2 v2
p2
⇒K=
2m
57.
pi = 0
0 = pf
0 = m1 v1 + (2.0 kg)(3.5 m/s)
(2.0 kg)(3.5 m/s)
v1 = − = −14 m/s
0.5 kg
58.
∆p = 0
pi = p f
(15 kg)(5.5 m/s) + (60 kg)(3.0 m/s) = (15 kg + 60 kg)v f
v f = 3.5 m/s
61.
∆p = 0
pi = p f
0 = pf
p f = −(2.0 kg)(3.5 m/s) + (0.5 kg)v1 f = 0
v1 f = 14 m/s
The distance the block travels up the incline can be described by:
v2 = v20 − 2a∆x
v20 (14 m/s)2
∆x = = = 12.0 m
2a 2(9.8) sin(55)
Find the vertical height the block travels:
y
sin θ =
∆x
y = 9.8 m
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Ki = U f
1
mblock v2block = mblock gl(1 − cos θ)
2 p
vblock = 2gl(1 − cos θ)
Use the conversation of momentum to determine the initial velocity of the bullet:
∆p = 0
pi = p f
1
mb v0 = mvblock + mb
3 v0
3m 3m p
v0 = vblock = 2gl(1 − cos θ)
2 mb 2 mb
64. After the collision, the kinetic energy is equal to the increase in internal energy:
1
(mg + mb )v2f = f d = µ(mg + mb )gd
2 p
v f = 2µgd
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pi = p f
mg v0 = (mg + mb )v f
(mg + mb ) p (mg + mb ) p 8.5 kg
v0 = 2µgd = 2µgd = (1.27 m/s) = 21.6 m/s
mg mg 0.5 kg
65.
pi,y = p f ,y
(600 kg)(26.0 m/s) = (500 kg + 600 kg)v f ,y
v f ,y = 14.2 m/s
pi,x = p f ,x
(500 kg)(−24.0 m/s) = (500 kg + 600 kg)v f ,x
v f ,x = −10.9 m/s
−1 14.1
θ = tan = 128◦
−10.9
q
v = v2x + v2y = 17.9 m/s
66.
v f = 17.9 m/s
1
Ki = (500 kg)(24 m/s)2 + (600 kg)(26.0 m/s)2 = 3.47 × 105 J
2
1
K f = (1100 kg)(17.9 m/s)2 = 1.76 × 105 J
2
Ki − K f = 1.71 × 105 J
The energy could have been lost due to heat, sound, etc.
67. Determinev f ,y :
vy
tan θ = → vy = vx tan θ
vx
vy = (−24 m/s) tan(135) = 24 m/s
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69. R = M ∑ mi ri = 5.5 kg [(2.0 kg)(4.0 m) + (1.0 kg)(−5.0 m) + (2.5 kg)(2.0 m)] = 1.45 m
i
70.
1 1
Rx = ∑ mi ri = [(2.0 kg)(0) + (2.0 kg)(3.0 m) + (2.0 kg)(3.0 m)]
M i (8.0 kg)
Rx = 1.5 m
1 1
Ry = ∑ mi ri = [(2.0 kg)(0) + (2.0 kg)(3.0 m) + (2.0 kg)(3.0 m)]
M i (8.0 kg)
Ry = 1.5 m
71.
1 1
~vcm,x = ∑ mi~vi = [(4.0 kg)(1.0 m/s) + (2.0 kg)(2.0 m/s)] = 1.3 m/s
M i 6.0 kg
1 1
~vcm,y = ∑ mi~vi = [(4.0 kg)(−2.0 m/s) + (2.0 kg)(−1.0 m/s)] = −1.7 m/s
M i 6.0 kg
72.
73.
74.
75.
p f − pi = Ft
p f = Ft + pi
Ft + pi mgt + mvi
vf = = = gt + vi = (9.8 m/s2 )(5 s) + 15 m/s = 64 m/s
m m
76.
∆p = Ft
∆p (0.20 kg)(15 m/s) − (0.20 kg)(−25 m/s)
F= = = 800 N
t 10 × 10−3 s
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77.
∆p = f t
∆p
F=
t
−p0
µk mg =
t
m(5.5 m/s)
µk = − = 0.28
m(9.8 m/s2 )(2.0 s)
78.
79.
80.
m1 − m2 2m2 0 kg 2(4.0 kg)
v1 f = v1 + v2 = (2.5 m/s) + (−3.0 m/s) = −3.0 m/s
m1 + m2 0 m1 + m2 0 8.0 kg 8.0 kg
2m1 m2 − m1
v2 f = v10 + v2 = 2.5 m/s
m1 + m2 m1 + m2 0
81.
∆p = 0
(4.0 kg)(2.5 m/s) + (4.0 kg)(−3.0 m/s) = (8.0 kg)v f
v f = −0.25 m/s
82.
m1 − m2 2m2 25 kg 2(25.0 kg)
v1 f = v10 + v20 = (25 m/s) + (−25.0 m/s) = −8.37 m/s
m1 + m2 m1 + m2 75 kg 75.0 kg
2m1 m2 − m1
v2 f = v10 + v2 = 25.0 m/s
m1 + m2 m1 + m2 0
83.
∆p = 0
(100.0 kg)(15.0 m/s) = (125.0 kg)v f
v f = 12.0 m/s
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m1 − m2
v1 f = v1 = −0.5 m/s
m1 + m2 0
150 kg − 400 kg
v0 = −0.5 m/s
550 kg
v0 = 1.1 m/s
85.
mv0 = 2mv f
1
v f = v0
2
let v f = v00
Solve for the acceleration:
0
v2 = v02 + 2ad
0 0
v02 v2
a=− =− 0
2d 8d
∑ F = − f = (2m)a
−µk (2m)g = (2m)a
v20 (25 m/s)
µk = = = 0.32
8gd 8(9.8 m/s2 )(1.0 m)
86.
mvo,b = (m + M)v0
mvo,b
v0 =
(m + M)
1 02
mv = Mgl(1 − cos θ)
2
1 mv02
cos θ = 1 −
2 Mgl
Define the arc length as s:
s = lθ
0
!
1 mv 2
→ s = l cos−1 1−
2 Mgl
87.
1
Rx = mi ri,x
M∑i
1
Ry = ∑ mi ri,y
M i
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88.
(0.01 kg)
v0 = v0
(0.01 kg + 5 kg)
1 02
Mv = Mgh
2
2
1 (0.01 kg)
M v0 = Mgh
2 (0.01 kg + 5 kg)
q
v0 = 1964 m2 /s2 = 44.3 m/s
89.
1 1
Rx = ∑ mi ri,x = [(2.0 kg)(2.0 m) + (5.0 kg)(0.0 m) + (4.0 kg)(−3.0 m)] = −0.73 m
M i 11.0 kg
1 1
Ry = ∑ mi ri,y = [(2.0 kg)(1.5 m) + (5.0 kg)(−3.0 m) + (4.0 kg)(2.0 m)] = −0.36 m
M i 11.0 kg
90.
1 1
Rx = mi ri,x = [(5.0 kg)(2.0 m) + (5.0 kg)(0.0 m) + (5.0 kg)(x)] = 1.0 m
M∑i 15.0 kg
x = 1.0 m
1 1
Ry = ∑ mi ri,y = [(5.0 kg)(1.5 m) + (5.0 kg)(−3.0 m) + (5.0 kg)(y)] = −1.0 m
M i 15.0 kg
y = −1.5
93.
∆p = Ft
∆p 4.5 m/s − (−4.5 m/s)
F= = = 1.8 kN
t 5 × 10−3 s
94.
pi = p f
0 = (50 kg)(5.0 m/s) + (80 kg)v
v = −3.1 m/s
95.
p = mv
p 32 N · s
m= = = 3.2 kg
v 10 m/s
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96.
1 02
mv = mgh
2
v0 = 2gh
p
mb vb = (mb + m p )v0
p
mb vb = (mb + m p ) 2gh
√ p
m p 2gh (1.5 kg) 2(9.8 m/s2 )(1.2 m) 7.27
mb = √ = p = = 0.36 kg
v0 − 2gh 25 m/s − 2(9.8 m/s2 )(1.2) 20.2
1 1
Kb = mv2 = 2.34 × 10−5 J = (400 kg)v2
2 2
v = 34.2 m/s
98.
mv0 = (m + M)v0
m
v0 = v0
(m + M)
m1 − m2 −2.0 kg
v1 f = v10 = (4.4 m/s) = −2.0 m/s
m1 + m2 4.0 kg
2m1
v2 f = v1 = 2.2 m/s
m1 + m2 0
100. It is easier to stop the lighter crate because it has less kinetic energy. Since it has less kinetic energy, it will
require less work to stop.
101. Since both objects have the same momentum, the lighter object has to be traveling faster; therefore the lighter
object has the greater kinetic energy.
102. When the velocity increases, the momentum increases linearly and the kinetic energy increase by the speed
squared.
103. No, you should not take the bet. If the momentum is zero, which implies no velocity, then the kinetic energy
is 0 as well.
104. No the energy of an object doesn’t have to be zero since an object could have potential energy, which is
independent of the velocity.
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C HAPTER
8 Angular Motion and Statics
Problem Sets
Chapter Outline
8.1 A NGULAR M OTION AND S TATICS P ROBLEM S ETS
8.2 R EFERENCES
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Solutions
F1 D = (25 − F1 )d
25d
F1 =
D+d
D = .25d
25d
→ F1 = = 20 N
1.25d
⇒ F2 = 5 N
ω2 = ω2o + 2α∆θ
200 rev
∆ω2
→α= = 60 s = 0.33 rev/s
2∆θ 2(5 rev)
τ = [(2.0 kg)(1.2 m)2 ](2.07 rad/s) = 5.96 N · m
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21.
W = ∆K = K f − Ki ; Ki = 0
2 2
1 2 1 0.5 m
K f = Iω = (0.5 kg) (104.5 rad/s)2 = 341 J
2 2 2
W = 341 J
22. If room permits, a wrench with a longer handle would allow you to generate more torque using less force.
23. No, there is only a torque if its angular momentum changes.
24. The helicopter will become unbalanced due to the torque on the system.
25. Imagine pushing down on one end of a seesaw and pressing up on the other end with an equal amount of force.
26. The total downward force is:
F = 26 N + 30 N = 56 N
∑τ = 0
→ Starting from the left:
27.
∑τ = 0
∑F = 0
∑ τ = −Fp L + LT sin θ = 0
Fp
→T =
sin θ
28. F1
29. The forces on a block in the vertical direction:
T − mg = ma
To determine T , use the sum of the torques:
∑ τ = Iα
1 2
−RT = MR α
2
1
→T =− MR α
2
Since a = αR:
1
T = − Ma
2
Therefore:
1
− Ma − mg = ma
2
−2 mg
⇒a=
(2m + M)
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∑τ = 0
L L
(L)(−Fwall )sinθ + (mhandyman g)cosθ + (mladder g)cosθ + 0 = 0
2 3
10
θ = arcsin = 25.8◦
23
L
(mhandyman g) cos θ = 80(9.8)(11.5 cos 25.8◦ ) = 8120
2
L
(mladder g) cos θ = 50(9.8)(7.67 cos 25.8◦ ) = 3380
3
(L)(Fwall ) sin θ = 11500
11500
Fwall = = 1150 N
23(sin 25.8◦ )
The ladder makes a right triangle with the wall:
→ L2 = h2 + x2
p
⇒ x = L2 − h2
Thus:
√ Fh
√
+ F3l 80
+ 50
L 2 − h2 2 13.02 − 102 2 3
Fwall = =
h 10
Fwall = 391 N
2
200 kg·m /s
31. ∆t = ∆Lτ = 35 N·m = 5.71 s
1.2−2.0
32. τ = ∆L
∆t = 0.33 = −2.42 M · m
33. ∑ τ = 0.9 N · m
34. For a mass attached to a pulley with mass and radius:
(b)
−2 mg
a=
(2m + M)
Assume M = 0:
−2 mg
→a= = −g
2m
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Li = L f
I1 I
→ ω2 = ω1 = (35.0 rad/s) = 11.7 rad/s
I2 + I1 3
1
Ki = I1 ω21
2
1
K f = (I1 + I2 )ω2f
2
I1
Rewrite ω f = ω1
I1 + I2
∆K K f − Ki 2 2
= = 1 − = = 0.67
Ki Ki 6 3
41.
Write out the torques, assuming the rotation point is at the wall:
1
yTcable − xTmass − xmg = 0
2
( )mg + Mg xg[( 12 )m + M] (3.0 m)(9.8 m/s2 ) 1
1
Tcable = x 2 = = [( )(70.0 kg) + 2.0 kg] = 640 N
y y 1.7 m 2
42. ∆L = L f − Li = 0
43. L f = τ∆t + Li = (5 N · m)(2 s) + 22 kg · m2 /s = 32 kg · m2 /s
44. The rotational speed is the same everywhere, so your rotational speed is 10 rpm.
45. Rotational speed is how many radians (or degrees) a point on a circle goes through in a given time, while the
tangential speed is how fast a point is moving a given distance from the axis of rotation.
46. Tangential speed is the speed of an object that is tangent to the circular path of an object.
47. The tangential speed is proportional to the distance from the axis of rotation.
48. Yes. An object that is rotating tends to continue rotating.
49. Rotational inertia is defined as the mass times the distance from the axis of rotation squared. Therefore, the
units of rotational inertia are kg · m2 .
50. You win, assuming equal mass, as the solid object has less rotational inertia per mass.
51. The center of mass is located in the center of the sphere.
52. The car has a centripetal force applied to it, causing the car to slide out from under you.
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53. If a space station were able to rotate with the proper angular velocity, there would be a lack of centripetal
force. This would cause everything inside the station to appear to be pulled towards the outside, simulating
gravity.
54. In the simplest sense, angular momentum is the momentum of an object that has rotational motion, while
linear momentum is the momentum of an object that is moving without rotation.
55. The concept of conservation of angular momentum is the same as that of linear momentum.
56. (a) L = mv × r = mvr = (35 kg)(4 m/s)(1.5 m) = 210 N · m · s
(b) L = mv × r = m 12 vr = (35 kg) 21 (4 m/s)(1.5 m) = 105 N · m · s
57. Both gears have the same tangential speed, as they are attached. The smaller gear must therefore have twice
the rotational speed of the larger gear.
58. Smaller tires have you travel a shorter distance with each revolution of the tire, which means you will be
moving slower than the speedometer.
59. Since v = ωr, the car with the tires with the smaller radius has a greater rotational velocity.
60. The basketball and volleyball have the same acceleration because they have the same shape. In this case, shape
means mass distribution. Since they are both hollow, they reach the bottom of the incline at the same time.
61. The eight-ball will have a greater acceleration than the volleyball. The moment of inertia of the eight-ball is
likely to be less than the moment of inertia of the volleyball. For the eight-ball, the radius is smaller, and the
mass is equally distributed throughout the shape. On the volleyball, the radius is larger, and all the mass is
located at the edge of the shape. As a result, the eight-ball will have a greater acceleration down the incline.
62. The object that reaches the bottom first is the one with the least rotational inertia compared to its mass. The
solid sphere will therefore reach the bottom first.
63. Since both objects have the same mass distribution, both would reach the bottom at the same time.
64. The rate of rotation is independent of the radius.
65. v = ωr = (2π rad/s)(1.5 m) = 9.42 m/s
2π rad
66. v = ωr = 20 s (20 m) = 6.28 m/s
mi ri 1 1
67. (a) xcm = ∑mtotal = m1 +m 2
(m1 r1 + m2 r2 ) = 0.5 m+m (0.5 m(0) + m(2)) = 1.33 m
xcm = 1.33 m from the leftmost mass
(b) ∑ τ = rF = +(1.33)(0.5)(1.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 ) − (0.67 m)(1.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 ) ≈ 0
68. (a) Due to conservation of angular momentum, the disk will make 0.25 revolutions per second if the disk
expanded.
(b) Due to conservation of angular momentum, the disk will make 2 revolutions per second if the disk
shrunk.
69.
s = rθ
s 0.5 m
→θ= = = .5 rad = 28.6◦
r 1m
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75. (a)
ω
ω = ωo + αt → α =
t
ω = 55 rpm = 5.76 rad/s
5.76 rad/s
α= = 1.44 rad/s2
4s
a = αr = (1.44 rad/s2 )(0.20 m) = 0.288 m/s2
(b)
ω
ω = ωo + αt → α =
t
ω = 55 rpm = 5.76 rad/s
5.76 rad/s
α= = 1.44 rad/s2
4s
a = αr = (1.44 rad/s2 )(0.10 m) = 0.144 m/s2
76.
ω = ωo + αt
230 rev
ω − ωo − 100 rev
α= = 60 s 60 s
= 0.167 rev/s2
t 13 s
77.
ω − ωo (2.61 − 1.05) rad/s
α= = = 1.2 rad/s2
t 1.3 s
1 1
θ = ωot + αt 2 = (1.05 rad/s)(1.3) + (1.2)(1.3)2 = 2.38 rad = 136◦
2 2
78. (a) I = ∑ mi ri2 = m2 r22 + m4 r42 = (2 kg)(1.0 m)2 + (2 kg)(1.0 m)2 = 4 kg · m2
i
(b) I = ∑ mi ri2 = m2 r22 + m3 r32 = 2[(2 kg)(r)2 ]
i
Let r = 12 (1.0 m)
cos 45◦ , since the configuration is a square.
I = 2 kg · m2 h 2 2 i
79. K f − Ki = 21 Idisk ω2 = 21 (2 kg) 0.122 m (52.25 rad/s)2 − 0 = 19.7 J
80. (a) K f − Ki = 21 Ihoop ω2 − 0 = 21 [(2 kg)(0.122 m2 )](52.25 rad/s)2 − 0 = 39.3 J
∆K
(b) ∆Khoop
disk
= 39.3 J
19.7 J ≈ 2
81.
2 2
1 2 1 1.2 m
∆K = Iω = 2.0 kg (20.9 rad/s)2 = 314 J
2 2 2
314 J
→ = 62.9 J/rev
5 rev
82.
τ = Iα
ω2 = ω2o + 2α∆θ
∆ω2 ( 200 rev 2
)
→α= = 60 s = 1.11 rev/s2 = 6.98 rad/s2
2∆θ 2(5 rev)
1.22 m2
τ = (4.0 kg) (6.98 rad/s2 ) = 20.1 N · m
2
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83.
I = Icm + Mh2
h=R
1 3
→ I = MR2 + MR2 = MR2
2 2
84.
I = Icm + Mh2
1
h= L
2
1 1 1
→ I = ML2 + MR2 = MR2
12 4 3
85.
~L f = ~Li
I f ω f = Ii ωi
I f = I + Mc R
→ (I + Mc R)ω = Iωi
Iωi (1000 kg · m2 )(1.045 rad/s)
ωf = = = 0.934 rad/s = 8.92 rev/min
(I + Mc R2 ) (1000 kg · m2 + (30 kg)(2.0 m)2 )
86. (a) The angular velocity of each piece of clay must be the same.
(b) Since one piece of clay is twice as far away from the center than the other piece, the piece that is further
away will have a tangential velocity that is twice as large.
87. The hollow cylinder would have a greater kinetic energy.
88.
ω = αt
ω 18.29 rad/s
α= = = 7.32 rad/s2
t 2.5 s
89.
0 = ωo + αt
−ω 13.06 rad/s
t= = = 5.22 s
α 2.5 rad/s2
90.
25 rev = 157.1 rad
ωo = 1200 rpm = 125.66 rad/s
0 = ω2o + 2α∆θ
−ω2o −(125.66 rad/s)2
α= = = −50.3 rad/s2
2∆θ 2(157.1 rad)
91.
25 rotations = 157.1 rad
1
∆θ = ωot + αt 2
2
2(157.1 rad)
α= = 12.6 rad/s2
(5.0 s)2
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I = 6.5 N · m2
1 1
K = Iω2 = (5.25 N · m2 )(2.0 rad/s)2 = 10.5 J
2 2
Ki = U f
1 I
→ m + 2 v2 = mgh
2 R
2gh
v2 =
1 + mRI 2
r
4gh
→v=
3
A cylinder would have the same answer, as a cylinder can be considered to be composed of many disks right
next to each other.
96. Assuming
1complete revolution is every 27.3 days:
1 rev 1 day 2π rad
6
27.3 days 86400 s 1 rev = 2.66 × 10 rad/s
97.
40 m/s
98. v = ωr, ω = vr = 175 m = 0.23 rad/s
99.
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103.
θ = −0.8t + 0.5t 2
θ(t = 5.0 s) = −0.8(5) + 0.5(5.0)2 = 8.5
θ(t = 2.0 s) = −0.8(2) + 0.5(2.0)2 = 0.4
∆θ = 8.1
a 2.1 m/s2
104. R = α = 0.5 rad/s2
= 4.2 m
105. acom = αR = (1.2 rad/s2 )(0.1 m) = 0.12 m/s2
106. The time taken to travel 35 m:
t = xv = (2035m/s)
m
= 1.75 s
The number of revolutions:
1200 rev 1.75 s
60 s 1 = 35.0 rev
g g
107. acom = 1+ I = (800 g/cm2 )
= 8.8 cm/s2
MR2 1+
(150 g)(0.22 cm)2
108.
1
K = Iω2
2
2K 2(1.2 × 105 ) J)
I= 2 = = 15.9 kg · m2
ω (123 rad/s)2
15.7 rad/s
109. t = − ωαo = 2.2 rad/s2
= 7.14 s
110.
θ = 0.2t 2 + 0.07t 3
θ(t = 1.2 s) = 0.2(1.2)2 + 0.07(1.2)3 = 0.4 rad
ω2 = ω2o + 2α∆θ
ω=0
ω2o (95 rad/s)2
→α=− =− = 71.8 rad/s2
∆θ 40π rad
113.
1
∆θ = ωot + αt 2
2
3.0 rev = 6π rad
1
6π = (−3.0 rad/s)t + (0.5 rad/s2 )t 2
2
t = 16.6 s
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g sin θ
acom = I
1 + MR 2
!
2
1+
3MR2
I
! acom MR2
−1 acom 1 + MR 2 −1
→ θ = sin = sin
g
g
!
acom 1 + 32
−1 −1 5acom
θ = sin = sin = 14.8◦
g 3g
116.
W = ∆K = K f − Ki = 0 − Ki
2
1 2 1 2 1 2 v
Ki = Iω + mv = mR + mv = mv2 = 10.8 J
2
2 2 2 R2
W = −10.8 J
ω = 0.4 t + 0.21 t 2
ω(t = 1.0 s) = 0.4(1.0 s) + 0.21(1.0 s)2 = 0.61 rad/s
1 rev = 2π rad
1 1
(2π rad) = π rad
4 2
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Chapter Outline
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1. If the smaller object orbiting the larger object had zero tangential velocity, it would simply be pulled into the
larger object and collide.
2. If one of the masses is tripled, then the force between the two objects is tripled. If both masses increase by a
factor of three, then the total force felt between the two is increased by a factor of 9.
3. While the force between the two objectsis the same, looking at Newton’s second law we can see that a lighter
∑F
mass would have a greater acceleration a = m since the mass is in the denominator.
4. While there IS a force of attraction between ourselves and all the objects around us, it is negligible due to the
fact that the mass difference between these objects and the Earth is so great that we will only notice the force
due to the Earth.
5. Looking at the equation for gravitational force: F = Gmr12m2 , if r is doubled, then the force is reduced by a
factor of 4.
6. The force is increased by a factor of 4:
Gm1 m2
Fo =
r2
Gm1 m2 Gm1 m2
F=
1 2
⇒F =4 = 4Fo = 80N
r2
2r
7. As you fall towards the center of the Earth you would increase your kinetic energy and decrease your potential
energy. As you pass the center of the Earth, the opposite would happen. Since we are ignoring frictional
effects, you would continue to move back and forth between the ends of the Earth.
8. The force felt between masses is proportional to the masses but inversely related to the square of the distance.
m3
(6.673×10−11 )(2.0 kg)(2.0 kg)
kg·s2
9. F = Gm1 m2
r2
= (2.0 m2 )
= 6.673 × 10−11 N
10. The force that we experience as we fall is the force due to gravity. Note there is a difference between referring
to gravity as a force (incorrect) and saying that there is a force due to gravity (correct).
11. Your weight is equal to mass times gravity when the only force acting on you in the direction of gravity is
gravity itself and there is only the normal force acting in the upward direction.
12. Your weight would be greater than just mg when there is another force acting on you, such as when you are in
an elevator that is accelerating upwards.
13.
(a)
Gm1 m2 (6.67 × 10−11 m3 · kg−1 · s−2 )(6 × 1024 kg)(2.0 kg)
F= =
r2 (6.4 × 106 m)2
F = 19.5 N
(b)
Gm1 m2 (6.67 × 10−11 m3 · kg−1 · s−2 )(6 × 1024 kg)(2.0 kg)
F= =
r2 (2(6.4 × 106 m))2
F = 4.88 N
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Fb 4.88 N 1
= =
Fa 19.5 N 4
The force is decreased by a factor of 4.
14.
r s
Gm1 m2 (6.67 × 10−11 m3 · kg−1 · s−2 )(6 × 1024 kg)(1.0 kg)
r= =
F (5.0 N)
r = 8.95 × 106 m
15.
Gmm mE (6.67 × 10−11 m3 · kg−1 · s−2 )(6 × 1024 kg)(7.36 × 1022 kg)
F= =
r2 (3.84 × 108 m)2
F = 2.0 × 1020 N
16.
Gms mE (6.67 × 10−11 m3 · kg−1 · s−2 )(6 × 1024 kg)(1.99 × 1030 kg)
F= =
r2 (1.49 × 101 1 m)2
F = 3.58 × 1022 N
17.
Gm p mM (6.67 × 10−11 m3 · kg−1 · s−2 )(3.285 × 1023 kg)(90 kg)
F= =
r2 (77 × 109 m)2
F = 3.33 × 10−7 N
18. The ratio of the gravitational force felt to the object’s mass is the same for every object. This is why all objects
accelerate at the same rate.
19. The Earth would follow a straight line tangent to its orbital path if there was no gravitational force on it.
20. The force of gravity on each brick is the same.
21. The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance.
22. While the astronauts are in outer space, they are still in Earth’s gravitational pull. This can be seen by the fact
that they orbit the planet as opposed to drifting off. They experience weightlessness due to the fact that there
is no normal or support force present.
23. Yes, there is a point where the gravitational force would be zero, and it would be closer to the Earth.
24. The spot where the gravitational pull is zero would be closer to the Moon.
25. The field can only be detected by using an object to see if it feels the gravitational force.
26. The net gravitational force would be zero.
27. Your weight would be increased by four times, since you are half the distance from the center.
28. Due to Newton’s Third Law, the Earth would weigh 750 N.
29. F = GMmr2
= G(2M)m
(2r)2
= 21 GMm
r2
, you would weigh half as much.
GMm G(3M)m
30. F = r2
= ( 12 r)2
= 12 GMmr2
, you would weigh 12 times your original weight.
31. F = GMm
r2
= GMm
(2r)2
= 41 GMm
r2
, you would weigh 41 your original weight.
32.
GM 0 m GM 0 m 1 GM 0 m
F= = =
r2 (2r)2 4 r2
⇒ M0 = 4 M
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33. When a person is in free fall there is no support force; no force is pressing up on them to oppose the
gravitational force. When a person has reached terminal velocity, the force due to air resistance is their
support force and it is in balance with the gravitational force.
34. If you drop an object while in free fall, gravity would act on both you and the object equally. Therefore, the
object would float right in front of you.
35. BASE jumpers experience weightlessness due to the fact that there is no support force acting on them.
36. You would weigh more when the planet has a greater mass, so during the day.
37. Astronauts in orbit feel weightlessness because there is no support force acting on them.
38. F = GmMr2
= GmM
( 1 )2
= 25 GmM
r2
= 25Fo
5
39. F = GmM
r2
= GmM
(2ro )2
= 41 GmM
ro2
= 14 Fo
GmM G(2m)M
40. F = r2
= r2
= 2 GmM r2
= 2Fo
41.
GmM
F=
r2
GmM
mg = 2
r
GM GM 1
g= 2 = 2
= go
r (2ro ) 4
GM (6.67×10−11 )(1.98×1030 )
42. g = r2
= (6.96×108 )2
= 272.6 m/s2
GM (6.67×10−11 )(1.35×1022 )
43. g= r2
= 1.153×106
= 0.68 m/s2
44. Satellites are never above Earth’s gravity field, as they orbit the Earth due to gravity.
45. The velocity is greatest at point A.
46. The greatest kinetic energy is at point A. The greatest potential energy is at point D.
47. No. In a circular orbit the force on the satellite is always the same, due to the fact that the distance between
the satellite and the body it is orbiting never changes.
48. As the distance between two bodies gets closer, the force becomes larger. This results in the acceleration being
larger, thereby making the velocity larger.
49. An orbiting satellite in an elliptical orbit has the slowest speed when the distance between the two objects is
the greatest.
50. The potential energy is the greatest at apogee.
51.
GMm
F=
r2
GMm
ma = 2
r
v 2 GMm
m = 2
r rr
GM
v=
r
52. As a satellite moves in a tangential direction with respect to the Earth, it is pulled inward due to the attractive
force of gravity. As it is pulled it continues in a tangential path that follows the curvature of the Earth.
Therefore, as a satellite falls towards the Earth, it moves in a direction that follows the curvature preventing
the two objects from colliding.
53. Yes, there is a radial acceleration, which is due to gravity.
54. The planets closer to the Sun have a smaller orbital period.
55. The mass of the body being orbited, and the distance betweenr the two bodies.
GM
56. No, the speed of a satellite does not depend on its mass: v = .
r
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57. This would not change Earth’s orbital period, as the time it takes for an object to make one complete orbit is
not dependent upon its mass.
58. Firing in an eastern direction allows one to take advantage of the Earth’s spin to give the rocket a little extra
boost.
59. When an object is leaving Earth’s atmosphere, it is moving much slower than when it is reentering.
60. No work is done because the force on the satellite and satellite’s displacement are perpendicular to one another.
61.
x
v=
t
(2πr)
v=
(365 days)
(2π(1.5 × 108 km))
v= = 29.7 km/s
(3.15 × 107 s)
r s
GM 6.67 × 10−11 (5.97 × 1024 )
62. v = = = 1023 m/s
r 3.8 × 108
r s
GM 6.67 × 10−11 (1.99 × 1030 )
63. v = = = 48 km/s
r 5.8 × 1010
r s
GM 6.67 × 10−11 (1.99 × 1030 )
64. v= = = 35 km/s
r 108 × 109
65. While the force is proportional to the mass, the acceleration felt by all objects is the same due to the fact that
larger forces are needed to accelerate larger masses.
66. Due to the gravitational force on the Moon being weaker than that on the Earth, less energy is needed to break
free from the Moon.
67. Since the ratio of the escape velocity from Earth to the escape velocity of the Moon is approximately 5, the
amount of fuel needed to escape from the Moon would be 25 times less than that of the Earth since the velocity
term is squared.
68. The net work done on the planet is zero.
69. The mass of the object at the center of the Earth would be the same, since mass does not change based on
location.
70. 1. Planets move in an elliptical orbit with the Sun at the focus.
2. A line joining any planet to the Sun sweeps out equal areas in equal time.
3. The square of the period is equal to the cube of the semi-major axis.
71. Using Kepler’s Third Law:
4π2 3 2
T 2 = GM s
r = (6.67×10−114π)(1.99×1030 ) (7.8 × 1011 )3 = 3.75 × 108 s = 11.8 yr
72.
73.
4π2
T2 =
GM
r E r
3 GME T
2 3 (6.67 × 10
−11 )(5.97 × 1024 )(86400 s)2
r= 2
= = 4.2 × 107 m
4π 4π2
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∆E = 0
K +U = 0
1 2 GME m
mv − =0
2 RE
r
2GME p
vescape = = 2gRE
RE
r s
2GM 2(6.67 × 10−11 N · m2 /kg)
75. vescape = = (4.87 × 1024 kg) = 10.4 km/s
R 6.05 × 106 m
76. No this is incorrect. The force varies inversely with the square of the distance.
77. T 2 = Cr3
Using Kepler’s Third Law to relate the unknown object with the Earth:
TE2
C=
rE3
TE2 3
T2 = r
rE3
2
3 T 3 5 yr
r = rE = (1 AU)3 = 25 AU
TE 1 yr
→ r = 2.92 AU = 4.38 × 1011 m
78. g/4
79.
GME m 2 mv2
F= =
r r
1 2 GME m
mv =
2 2r
GME m GME m
E = K +U = −
2r r
GME m
E =−
2r
80.
TE2
C=
rE3
TE2 3
T2 = r
rE3
2
76 yr 2
3 T 3
r = rE = (1 AU)3 = 5776 AU
TE 1 yr
→ r = 17.9 AU = 2.70 × 1012 m
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82. T 2 = Cr3
Using Kepler’s Third Law to relate the unknown object with the Earth:
TE2
C=
rE3
TE2 3
T2 = r
rE3
2
2400 yr 2
3 T 3
r = rE = (1 AU)3 = 5.76 × 106 AU
TE 1 yr
→ r = 179 AU = 2.69 × 1013 m
83.
W = mg
W 15 N
m= = = 1.53 kg
g 9.8 m/s2
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1. The period of a pendulum is defined as the point when the s object repeats its motions, one complete cycle.
L
2. The period of a simple pendulum is defined as T = 2π . The period is proportional to the square root of
g
the length. Therefore, if the length of the rope is longer, then the period is longer.
3. Assuming the system is a simple pendulum, they both would have the same period since the period of a simple
pendulum is independent of mass.
4. The period of a pendulum depends on g, the acceleration due to gravity. Therefore, if you move to a place of
higher or lower altitude, then the reading of the clock will be slightly off.
5. When shortening a pendulum the period decreases and the frequency increases.
6. The frequency would not change since it is not dependent upon the mass of the bucket.
7. The period is less for the taller child due to the center of mass being shifted.
8. The motion of the pendulum is dependent upon gravity which is the restoring force in this case and that is
independent of mass.
9. T = 1f = 13 s
10. (a) A = 0.25 m
1 h i1
1 k 2 1 150 N/m 2
(b) f = 2π m = 2π 2.0 kg = 1.38 Hz
11. (a) A = 0.25 m
1 h i1
1 k 2 1 300 N/m 2
(b) f = 2π m = 2π 4.0 kg = 1.38 Hz
(c) T = 1f = 1.381 Hz = 0.72 s
12. (a) Looking at the energy of the system at t = 0, Ekinetic = 21 mv2 = 12 (1.5 kg)(4.0 m/s) = 12 J
(b) The amplitude can be found from the conservation of energy:
1 2 2 2Ekinetic
Ekinetic = kxmax → xmax =
2 s k
r
2Ekinetic 2(12 J)
⇒x= = = 0.35 m
k 200 N/m
(c) The velocity can also be found from the conservation of energy:
Ekinetic = Etotal
1 1
Etotal = K +U = mv2 + k∆x2
2 2
A
let ∆x = 3
2
1 2 1 A
mv = Etotal − k
2 2 3
s s
A 2 0.35 m 2
2E − k 3 2(12 J) − 200 N/m 3
⇒v= = = 3.77 m/s
m 1.5 kg
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13. The initial description gives you a method to figure out the spring constant:
k∆x = mg
mg 0.15 kg(9.8 m/s2 )
⇒k= = = 7.35 N/m
∆x 0.2 m
h i 12 h i 21
1 k 1 7.35 N/m
Therefore, f = 2π mdouble = 2π 2(0.15 kg) = 7.8 Hz
14. For small amplitudes:
s
L
T = 2π
g
2
T L
=
2π g
2
2.0 s 2
T 2
⇒L=g = (9.8 m/s ) = 0.99 m
2π 2π
1 2
mv = mgL(1 − cos θ)
2 p
v = 2gL(1 − cos θ)
−1 0.08 m
θ = sin = 3.1◦
1.5 m
q
v = 2(9.8 m/s2 )(1.5 m)(1 − cos(3.1◦ )) = 0.21 m/s
s
L
T = 2π
g
2
T L
=
2π g
2
2.0 s 2
T 2
⇒L=g = (9.8 m/s ) = 0.992 m
2π 2π
Since the student was off by a factor of 100, it is possible that she used g = 980 cm/s2 and forgot that her
answer was in centimeters instead of meters.
17. One cycle results in traveling four times the length of the amplitude (A to EQ, EQ to -A, and back.) Thus, the
block travels through a total distance of 20 cm.
18. If the length increases, the period increases.
19. The period is unchanged, since it is independent of mass.
20. The period of the physical bob decreases.
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m 0.080 kg
21. T = 2π = 2π = 1.12 s
k 2.5 N/m
22. E = 21 kA2 = 12 (30.0 N/m)(0.040 m)2 = 0.024 J
23. U = 12 kx2 = 12 (20.0 N/m)(0.025 m)2 = 6.25 × 10−3 J
24. One reason is that the acceleration of the ball is not proportional to the position. Another reason is that there
is not a linear restoring force acting to pull the ball back towards an equilibrium position.
25. Yes, it is possible for both the velocity and acceleration vectors to face the same direction. This would indicate
that the object is speeding up. It is also possible for both vectors to be facing opposite directions. This would
indicate that the object is slowing down.
26. Since Etotal = 12 kA2 , any change in mass has no effect on the total energy of the system.
27. This is easily solved using ratios. Let T 0 be the period of the pendulum with its length doubled:
q
2L
T0 2π g
= q
T 2π L
g
T0 √
→ = 2
T √
⇒ T 0 = 2T
28. In one cycle the object will travel 4 times its amplitude.
4A = 4(7.2 cm) = 28.8 cm
29. T = 1f = 4 cycles
1
= 8.04 s = 2.0 s
8.0 s
30. ω = 2π f = 2π( 3 15
cycles
s ) = 1.26 rad/s
31. Solve using energy conservation.
E0 = E f
1 2 1 2
mv = kx
2 2
kx2
v2 =
sm
r
k 2.5 × 105 N/m
v= x= (0.020 m) = 1.41 m/s
m 50 kg
Etotal = K +U
1 2 1 2 1 2
kA = mv + kx
2 2 2
2 2 2
→ mv = kA − kx
2 !
k (15.0 N/m) 1
⇒ m = 2 (A2 − x2 ) = (0.075 m) − 2
(0.075) m = 0.40 kg
v (0.40 m/s)2 2
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Etotal = K +U
1 1
→ K = Etotal −U → K = kA2 − kx2
2 2
1 1
⇒ K = k(A − x ) = (85.0 N/m)((0.070 m)2 − (0.025 m)2 )
2 2
2 2
K = 0.18 J
35.
F = kx
F 25.0 N
⇒k= = = 125 N/m
x 0.20 m
36. E = 21 kA2
Since A is squared, doubling it would result in thertotal energy increasing by a factor of 4.
m
37. The period of the system is given by T = 2π . Since it is independent of amplitude, the period is
k
unchanged.
38.
E0 = E f
1 2 1 2 1 2
mv + kx = kA
2 2 2
k k
→ v2 + x2 = A2 → v2 + ω2 x2 = ω2 A2
m m
ω2 A2
let v2 = 2
2
ω2 A2 A2
→ 2 + ω2 x2 = ω2 A2 → + x 2 = A2
2 4
3
x2 = A2
4√
3
⇒x= A
2
K =U
1 2
mv = mgl(1 − cos θ)
2
→ v2 = 2gl(1 − cos θ)
p q
⇒ v = 2gl(1 − cos θ) = 2(9.8 m/s2 )(0.75 m)(1 − cos 10◦ )
v = 0.47 m/s
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1 2 1
kA = mtotal v2max
2 2
mtotal v2max
→ A2 =
k s
r
mtotal v2max (3.0 kg + 4.0 kg)(2.14 m/s)2
⇒A= = = 1.63 m
k 12.0 N/m
∆A = 2.50 m − 1.63 m = 0.87 m
s s
L 3.3 m
43. (a) T = 2πω = 2π = 2π = 3.65 s
g 9.8 m/s2
(b) At equilibrium, all energy in the system is kinetic:
E = K = 12 mv2 = 21 (5.0 kg)(2.0 m/s)2 = 10.0 J
44. U = mgl(1 − cos θ) = (4.4 kg)(3.0 m)(9.8 m/s2 )(1 − cos 13◦ ) = 3.32 J
45. ∑ ~F = −2T sin θî
∑ ~F = −2T √ x
î
x2 + L2
46.
U = mgl(1 − cos θ)
U1 = (4.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(2.5 m)(1 − cos 5.0◦ ) = 0.37 J
U2 = (4.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(2.5 m)(1 − cos 10.0◦ ) = 1.49 J
∆U = 1.49 J − 0.37 J = 1.12 J
47.
r
ω 1 k
f= =
2π 2π m
ky = mg
mg
→k=
y
F = kx = mg
mg (2.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )
→k = = 251 N/m
x 0.078 m
1 1
⇒ U = kx2 = (251 N/m)(0.078 m)2 = 0.76 J
2 2
◦ ◦
50. When the s angle, θ, is small (less than 10 or 15 ), sin θ ≈ θ.
sdisplacement
L 1.0 m
51. T = 2π = 2π = 2.0 s
g 9.8 m/s2
52. Since the velocity is at the maximum value, that means that, at that instant, the object is not "speeding up" or
"slowing down." Therefore, a = 0.
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54.
s
L
T = 2π
g
L
→ T 2 = (2π)2
g
T 2 3.3 s 2
⇒L=g = 9.8 m/s2 = 2.70 m
2π 2π
55.
1
E = kA2
2
0
LetA = 4A
1 1 1
→ E 0 = k(A0 )2 = k(4 A)2 = k16A2
2 2 2
1
E 0 = 16 kA2 = 16(E)
2
⇒ E 0 = 16E
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22. While shooting water from a water gun, how could you have the stream of water exiting the toy gun mimic a
sine wave?
23. An object that is vibrating has its frequency doubled, what happens to the period?
24. While preparing for a quiz, your lab partner uses the terms wave frequency and wave speed interchangeably.
Is he correct in doing so? If not, why?
25. (a) Blue light has a greater frequency than red light. Which one has a greater wavelength?
(b) Orange light has a longer wavelength than blue light. Which has a greater frequency?
(c) Indigo light has a shorter wavelength than yellow light. Which has a greater frequency?
(d) If violet light has a greater frequency than red light, which one has a greater wavelength?
26. A thin rope is attached to a thick rope at the ends. If a wave is sent down the thick rope, what characteristics
of the wave change when the wave travels from the thick rope to the thin rope?
27. Determine the frequency of the second hand of a clock.
28. Determine the frequency of the hour hand of a clock.
29. While talking on an old fashioned corded phone you get bored with the conversation and begin moving the
cord up and down creating a wave. If you start moving your hand up and down even faster, what happens to
the wavelength?
30. In 1 period, how far does a wave travel. (Answer in terms of wave lengths)
31. Demonstrate your knowledge of waves by answering the following question: How many nodes exist in a
standing wave that is 4 wavelengths long? (Do not count the end points)
32. When a wave is created in water, what happens to the energy of the waves as the waves dissipate?
33. A police car is driving towards a large wall while its siren is on. How is the reflected sound wave heard by the
cop different from the original wave?
34. Should a listener move towards or away from a sound source to hear a higher frequency?
35. Suppose a cop has turned his siren on to pull you over while speeding on the freeway. If the cop is going the
same speed as you, do you hear a change in the frequency of the siren? Explain.
36. What is the basic principle behind radar guns?
37. Determine the frequency for the following periods:
a. 0.25 s,
b. 25 s.
a. 10 Hz,
b. 60 Hz,
c. 0.10 Hz
39. While sitting at the beach and staring towards the ocean, you notice the waves passing by a boat every 8
seconds. Each time one of the waves just passes the end of the boat, you notice another wave is at the front of
the boat. If the boat is 15 m long, what is the speed of the waves passing the boat?
40. A boat adrift in the ocean is seen moving up and down in 1.5 m high waves, 5 times every minute.
41. A 0.5 kg mass is attached to a spring as seen in the figure below. If the mass has an amplitude of 0.1 m with a
period of 0.5 seconds while oscillating up and down on the spring, what is the object’s period?
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42. If your favorite radio stations broadcasts at 107.9 FM, what is the wavelength of the waves received? (Assume
the speed of the radio waves is approximately 3*108 m/s and that the station’s frequency is measured in MHz)
43. What is the difference in wavelength from the waves received from the radio signal at 107.9 FM and the radio
signal at 83.5 FM?
44. The annoying sound you hear when a mosquito is near you is due to how fast its wings are moving per
second. If the wavelength of the sound produced by the mosquito is approximately 1.13 m, what is the
sound’s frequency? Use 340 m/s as the speed of sound.
45. While sitting in a long line of traffic, the first car moves forward causing the other cars behind it to briefly
move forwards. Is this an example of a transverse or a longitudinal wave?
46. The frequency of a wave is doubled.
(a) What happens to the speed of the wave?
(b) If the wave speed is unchanged, what happens to the wavelength of the wave?
47. While standing on the corner of a street you hear the siren of a police car approaching. As the car approaches,
what happens to the frequency of the siren?
48. A sinusoidal wave traveling in the positive x direction has an amplitude of 20 cm, a frequency of 10.0 Hz and
a wavelength of 55 cm. What is the wave speed and the angular frequency of the wave described?
49. Two emergency vehicles are traveling towards one another with their sirens on. Vehicle A has a speed of 10.0
m/s while vehicle B has a speed of 15.0 m/s.
(a) If the frequency of the sirens is 700 Hz, what is the frequency that is detected by a passenger in vehicle
A? (Assume the speed of sound is 331 m/s).
(b) After the vehicles pass by one another, what is the frequency that is heard by the passenger as the vehicles
drive further and further apart?
50. Suppose it was your task in physics lab to create waves on a spring.
(a) Describe how you would create a longitudinal wave.
(b) Describe how you would create a transverse wave
51. If a transverse wave in a taut string approaches a wall, will the wave invert upon reflection from the wall?
52. What happens to the wavelength of a wave on a string if the frequency of the wave is doubled, assuming
everything else is unchanged?
53. If the frequency of a wave on a string is doubled, what happens to the wave speed? (Assume that the tension
is unchanged)
54. Will the wave speed change for a wave that is traveling from a heavier rope to a lighter rope? Explain.
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55. How does the wavelength and frequency change of a wave that is traveling from a heavier rope to a lighter
rope?
56. If your cellphone rings in a perfect vacuum, will you hear it? Why?
57. What is the relationship between the wavelength and the frequency of sound?
58. If the wavelength of sound is reduced by a factor of 4, what happens to the wave speed?
59. As an object emitting a given frequency approaches you, does the wavelength increase or decrease?
60. Describe how an object emitting a given frequency can move without causing a Doppler shift in the frequency
for a nearby observer.
61. Is it possible for strong winds to cause a Doppler shift?
62. An oscillator generates waves on a string with a frequency of 1.3 Hz. If the speed of the wave is 50.0 cm/s,
what is the wavelength?
63. If 5 crests pass a given point ever 15.0 s, calculate the wave speed of a wave that has a wavelength of 1.0 m.
64. If a bat emits a sound towards a tree that is 175 m away, how long will it be before the bat hears an echo? Use
343 m/s as the speed of sound.
65. Determine the wavelength in air for a frequency at 1.0 kHz.
66. What is the result of the combination of two waves traveling towards one another with opposite displacements?
67. When a standing wave is created with a string that is attached at both ends, is the number of nodes equal to
the number of antinodes?
68. Consider a standing wave on a string attached at both ends. Is the following true or false: The length of the
string is equal to the wavelength multiplied by an integer number?
69. What can be said about the center of a string on a standing wave whose ends are both fixed?
70. When comparing two pipes (one with both ends closed, the other with one end open), what is the relationship
between the fundamental frequencies?
71. What is the definition of a beat frequency?
72. Determine the frequency of the 3rd harmonic for a note with a frequency of 260 Hz.
73. (a) Determine the frequency of the first two harmonics of an open pipe of length 1.5 m.
(b) If the the pipe is closed at one end, what are the frequencies of the first two harmonics?
Solutions
1. f = T1 = 0.21
1
s = 4.8 Hz
1 1
2. T = f = 0.05 s = 20 Hz
3. The frequency of train cars is 4 cars/second. That means the period, or the time for one car to pass is .25
seconds. Speed is distance/time, s = 10/.25 = 40 meters.
4. From the description of the problem:
(a) λ = 3.0 m
(b) f = 4.0 Hz
(c) v = λ f = (3.0 m)(4.0 Hz) = 12.0 m/s
5. Yes is it possible. This is the idea behind destructive interference. The parts of the rope the combine
destructively will have no amplitude.
6. Actually, the answer is neither. When the sound is coming towards you the speed of the wave doesn’t change,
but the frequency does.
7. Frequency and period are inversely related, f = T1
8. The cosine and sine functions are mathematical models that can be used to describe various type of wave
phenomenon.
9. The frequency is the number of complete cycles while the period is inversely related to this value.
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35. No, since you are going the same speed there is no Doppler Effect.
36. Radar guns use the shift in the reflected frequencies to determine how fast an object is moving.
37. (a) f = T1 = 0.251
= 4.0 Hz,
1 1
(b) f = T = 25 = 0.04 Hz
38. (a) T = 1f = 10 1
= 0.1 s,
1 1
(b) T = f = 60 = 0.016 s,
(c) T = 1f = 0.1
1
= 10 s
39. v = λ f = (15 m)( 81s ) = 1.90 m/s
40. (a) f = 605 s = 0.08 Hz
(b) The amplitude is 0.75 m
41. T = 1f = 0.5
1
=2s
v 3×108
42. λ = f =
107.9×106
= 2.78 m)
v 3×108 3×108
43. ∆λ = ∆ f = 83.5×106 − 107.9×10 6 = 0.812 m
44. f = λv = 3401.13
m/s
= 300 Hz
45. This would be an example of longitudinal wave.
46. (a) The wave speed is unaffected since it is determined by the medium you are in.
(b) The wavelength is cut in half.
47. The frequency increases due to the Doppler shift.
48.
49. (a)
0 v + v0
f = f
v − vs
0 331 m/s + 10 m./s
f = 700 Hz = 755 Hz
331 m/s − (15 m/s)
(b)
0 v + v0
f = f
v − vs
0 331 m/s + (−10 m./s)
f = 700 Hz = 649 Hz
331 m/s − (−15 m/s)
50. (a) You would create a longitudinal wave by stretching or compressing some of the coils of the spring and
letting go.
(b) A transverse wave could be created in a spring by simply moving one end side to side or up and down
repeatedly.
51. Yes, it will invert.
52. The wavelength will be reduced by 12 .
53. The speed of the wave remains constant.
54. Yes, the speed of the wave will increase due to the decrease in linear mass density.
55. The wavelength will increase while the frequency will be unchanged.
56. No, there is no medium to transmit the sound, therefore nothing will be heard.
57. The two quantities are inversely related.
58. The wave speed will be unchanged.
59. The frequency increases, therefore the wavelength decreases.
60. If both observers were moving with the same velocity, there would be no Doppler shift in the frequency.
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61. No, the winds cannot cause a Doppler shift, but it can affect an existing shift.
62. λ = vf = (50.0 cm/s)
1.3 Hz = 38.5 cm/s
63.
5
f= = 0.33 s
15 s
v = λ f = (1.0 m)(0.33 s−1 ) = 0.33 m/s
64. t = dv = (175+175)
343 = 1.02 s
v 343 m/s
65. λ = f = 1.0 kHs = 0.34 m
66. The waves completely cancel each other out when they completely overlap, before they continue on in their
original direction.
67. No, the number of nodes is one greater than the number of antinodes.
68. No, this isn’t always the case. Consider an odd number of modes.
69. The center is either a node or an antinode.
70. fclosed = 12 fopen
71. fbeat = f1 − f2
72. f3 = 3 f1 = 3(260 Hz) = 780 Hz
73. (a)
v 343 m/s
f1 = = = 114 Hz
2 L 2(1.5 m)
f2 = 2 f1 = 228 Hz
(b)
v 343 m/s
f1 = = = 57.2 Hz
4 L 4(1.5 m)
f3 = 3 f1 = 171.5 Hz
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1. Name two parameters that could be manipulated if you wanted to increase the rate of energy that is transferred
by a wave down a string.
1. Increasing the tension, frequency, or amplitude would increase the rate of energy transfer.
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1. A sinusoidal wave traveling in the positive x direction has an amplitude of 20 cm, a frequency of 10.0 Hz and
a wavelength of 55 cm. Determine the period and the wave number of the wave.
1 1
T= = = 0.1 s
f 10 Hz
2π 2π rad
k= = = 0.12 rad/cm
λ 55 cm
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1. A 3.0 kg object is suspended by a rope of mass 0.4 kg and length 5.0 m over a pulley with negligible mass. If
the other end of the rope is attached securely to an object of mass m=200.0 kg, calculate the speed of a wave
in this rope.
2. If the hanging mass in the previous problem is doubled and the length of the rope is cut in half, determine the
new speed of a pulse in the rope.
3. A string has waves traveling along it with an angular frequency of 470.0 s−1 , a wave speed of 50.0 m/s and
an amplitude of 5.0 cm. If the linear mass density of the string is 5.0*10−1 kg/m, how much power is being
supplied to generate these waves?
s s s
T (3.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(5.0 m)
mweight g
62. v = = mrope = = 19.2 m/s
µ l
0.4 kg
s s
(2) 12 (3.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(5.0 m)
s
T mweight g
63. v = = mrope = = 19.2 m/s
µ l
0.4 kg
64. The result is the same because the changes cancel each other out.
65. P = 21 µω2 A2 v = 21 (5.0 × 10−2 kg/m)(470 s−1 )2 (0.05 m)2 (50 m/s) = 690 W
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How much would the tension in a taut string need to be increased by to double the wave speed?
Due to the square root, the tension would need to be 4 times larger than original.
83-87
A = 3.0 cm = 0.03 m
ω 3.0
f= = = 0.48 Hz
2π 2π
2π 2π
λ= = = 4.2 m
k 1.5
v = λ f = (4.2 m)(0.48 s−1 ) = 2.0 m/s
m 0.3
85. µ = L = 3.0 = 0.1 kg/m
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Tl T2
µ= 2
= 2
v1 v2
T2
⇒ v2 =
µ
2
v2
T2 = v22 µ = T1 = (1.96)(5.0 N) = 9.8 N
v1
20.0 −1 2
87. P = 12 µω2 A2 v = 21 (0.5 kg/m)(2π m)2 (20 m/s) = 4.7 kJ
0.5 s (0.1
(97)
1. If one string has a fundamental frequency of 260 Hz and another string’s fundamental frequency is 480 Hz,
what is the ratio of the tensions assuming the linear mass densities are the same?
2
T1 f1 480 2
87. T2 = f2 = ( 260 ) = 3.4
(100)
Define antinodes.
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Problems
1. Is the following statement correct: An object experiences a buoyant force of 5 N if the weight of the fluid that
is displaced weighs 5 N?
2. An object of volume 1000 cm3 has a mass of 25.0 kg. Calculate the buoyant force that acts on this container
when it is put into water.
3. When an object sinks, how does the buoyant force change?
4. Two objects of identical size and shape but different masses are submerged. Which one experiences a greater
buoyant force?
5. Why is it harder to float in a body of fresh water than in a body of salt water?
6. Are hydraulic devices used to multiply energy or force?
7. How are force and pressure related?
8. How are pressure in a liquid and the depth of the liquid related?
9. If you compare two points at exactly the same depth in saltwater and freshwater, which would have the greater
pressure?
10. What is the relationship between the buoyant force on an object that is submerged and the weight of the water
that is displaced?
11. Will an object that is less dense than water will float or sink? What about an object that is denser?
12. (a) What is the pressure 50 m down in a tower filled with water? (Ignore atmospheric pressure.)
(b) What is the pressure if you account for atmospheric pressure?
13. You’re drinking out of your special yard long drinking glass while working on your physics homework. If the
glass is filled with regular water, what is the pressure at the bottom?
14. Calculate the water pressure in the bottom of a 100-story-tall water tower. (Assume that one story is 10 ft.)
15. While swimming 75 meters down from the surface from the ocean, how much does the pressure change from
50 m down to 75 m (ρ=1020 kg/m3 )?
16. What is the relationship between the pressure 3 ft. beneath the surface of a small swimming pool and the
pressure 3 ft. beneath the surface of an Olympic pool twice the size of the small swimming pool?
17. While driving through the city, you notice several towers that hold water elevated high in the air. What is their
purpose?
18. You have two blocks: one is made out of aluminum, and the other is made out of silver.
(a) If each block has the same volume, what can be said about the amount of liquid they displace when put
into a container of water?
(b) If each block has the same mass, what can be said about the amount of liquid they displace when put
into a container of water?
(c) If each block has a weight of 1 N, what can be said about the amount of liquid they displace when put
into a container of water?
19. In some cartoons you see a character plug a hole in a dam by using his finger. Explain how this could be
possible in real life.
20. A tin ingot floats in mercury but not in water. Explain why.
21. Why does an underwater ping pong ball have a buoyant force that is larger than a floating ping pong ball?
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22. While floating down a long river on a raft, your newly discovered gold has the water level dangerously near
the top of the raft. Your raft mate suggests tying the treasure to a rope and letting it hang under the raft while
you drift to your home base. Will his idea work? Why?
23. If an object starts sinking in water, will it continue to sink?
24. A ferry floating across a lake is carrying several high priced sports cars. If some of the cars accidentally rolled
off the ferry, would the water on the shore rise, fall or remain unchanged?
25. Assuming all the cars on the ferry from the previous problem got dumped into the lake, what would happen to
the water level?
26. While an object sinks, its buoyant force increases. Is this correct?
27. While Billy is testing how far down he can swim in the ocean, he notices that his buoyant force decreases the
further he goes. How is this possible?
28. When submerged in water, it is possible to change your density. However, the density of materials like gold
does not change. How is this possible?
29. When water is hot, the water molecules have a higher average kinetic energy than cold water. Knowing this
fact, which would you rather have: a leak in a container of cold water, or a leak in a container of hot water?
30. The density of water is 1.0 and the approximate density of ice is 0.8. If your friend pours a liquid that forms a
layer between the ice cubes and the water, what can you say about the density of the liquid?
31. If one object is floating on top of another, what is the most basic thing that can be said about the relationship
between the two objects?
32. What is the pressure at the bottom of a dam which has a water depth of approximately 125 m? (Ignore
atmospheric pressure.)
33. A 0.2 m tall glass is half full of water. What is the pressure at the bottom of the glass if you ignore the pressure
due to the atmosphere?
34. A 10 kg object displaces 1.0 L of water when it is submerged. Calculate the density of the object.
35. If the density of an object is 5×103 kg/m3 , what volume of water would be displaced if the mass of the object
was determined to be 25 kg?
36. A raft with dimensions 6 m x 3 m floats down a river with no weight on it. Calculate how much of the raft
sinks if 200 kg worth of cargo are loaded onto the raft.
37. If the raft in the previous problem only has 5 cm above the water with no cargo on it, how much cargo can be
added until the top of the raft is flush with the water?
38. A 2 cm2 hole appears shooting water out at the base of a 5 m tall park dam. Making a split second decision,
you try plugging the hole with your finger. How much force must you apply to the hole to stop the water?
39. While digging in your back yard, you find what appears to be a solid 1 kg gold brick. Remembering your
course in physics, you decided to submerge the brick in water to determine its density in the hopes to determine
if it really is solid gold. How much water does the brick need to displace to confirm it is gold?
40. Which would be more painful, having your foot stepped on by a 500 lb. elephant, or having your foot stepped
on by a 100 lb. woman wearing heels?
41. Express the definition of pressure in equation form and then describe the expression in words.
42. Is the pressure at the bottom of a container of water ρ=1030 kg/m3 higher or lower than the pressure at the
bottom of a container that is filled with glycerin ρ=1260 kg/m<sup3?
43. If an object is just submerged under the surface of a liquid, how much more force is needed to submerge the
object further?
44. Water is flowing through a pipe with a radius of 2 cm before entering another pipe which has a radius of 5 cm.
In which pipe is the speed of the water greater?
45. A sealed treasure chest is sitting 10 m below the surface of the water. If a hole suddenly forms in the side of
the treasure chest, at what speed does the outside water enter at?
46. Two objects of equal volume are put into a large bucket of water. If the first object is iron and the other is
copper, which one experiences a greater buoyant force?
47. At which point, a or b, in the figure below is the pressure greater?
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48. How is it possible to levitate small spherical objects by simply blowing air over them?
49. Would you expect the water pressure from a faucet on the first floor of a house to be greater or less than the
pressure on the second floor of the same house?
50. If you wanted to increase the buoyant force on your body while you are swimming, would you inhale as much
air as possible or would you want to blow out as much air from your lungs as possible?
51. While fishing in a small lake, you throw a cheap makeshift anchor, a large rock, overboard. What happens to
the water level of the small lake you are in? Why?
52. Determine the mass of a solid sphere of tin that has a radius of 1.25 cm.
53. Determine the volume of a solid iron sphere of mass 100 g.
54. You are asked to determine the density of an unknown material in a lab. A cube made of the material has a
mass of 100 g with side length 50 cm.
55. The tires of a heavy duty pickup truck have a gauge pressure of 250 kPa. If the area of each of the truck tires
in contact with the ground is 0.03 m2 , determine the weight of the pickup truck.
56. Assume the vehicle in the previous problem is an 18-wheeler, semi-truck. What would the weight of the semi
be? (Assume same area and tire pressure.)
57. Determine the absolute pressure 100 m below the surface of the ocean, assuming that the air pressure above
the surface is 101.3 kPa.
58. Calculate the pressure exerted on the floor by a 45.0 kg woman standing on the heels of a pair of stiletto heels
with a radius of 0.25 cm.
59. A common demonstration seen on vacuum cleaner commercials is a vacuum picking up heavy objects. If the
diameter of the hose seen on the commercial is 2.5 cm, calculate the heaviest object that the can be pickup
with no attachments. Assume that the vacuum cleaner creates a perfect vacuum.
60. A large pit filled with water has base with dimensions 25 m by 35 m. If the pit is filled with 15 m of water,
what is the force caused by the water at the bottom of the pit?
61. For one of your physics labs, the instructor asks you to determine the height h of liquid mercury column seen
in the figure below (Assume normal atmospheric pressure.)
62. Calculate the density of an unknown liquid that creates a column of water h=1.0 m high when placed in the
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63. While outside playing you notice that the height of the mercury barometer on the side of your house decreases
by 25.0 mm. What is the atmospheric pressure?
64. A slab of a given density ρ and thickness h has a mass m on top of it. When placed in fresh water, the top of
the water is level with the top of the slab. Determine the area of the slab.
65. What force is required to hold a ball of density 0.075 g/cm3 and radius 1.6 cm completely submerged under
water?
66. 1.5 N of force is needed to hold a ball completely submerged underwater. If the density of the ball is 0.05
g/cm3 , determine the radius of the ball.
67. A small wooden block that is initially floating in a container of water has a force applied on it so it is completely
submerged under that water. Draw a free body diagram of the forces acting on the wooden block.
68. A 15.0 kg block, suspended from a string is immersed in a container of water as seen in the figure below.
Using the following dimensions, calculate the forces acting on the top and bottom of the block: a=11.0 cm,
b=10.0 cm, c=15.0 cm, and d=6.0 cm.
69. A wood cube of dimensions with an edge length of 15.0 cm and density of 800 kg/m3 floats in a small container
of water. Calculate the vertical distance of the wooden block above the surface of the water.
70. A small cube of edge length 13.0 cm has a density of 700 kg/m3 floats in a large body of water. Calculate the
additional mass that should be placed on top of the cube to make the top of the cube level with the water.
71. A hose that is used to fill a 2.0 L bottle has a radius of 1.0 cm. If it takes 2.0 minutes to fill the 2.0 L bucket,
calculate the speed of the water in the hose.
72. If the hose in the previous problem has a nozzle attached to the end where the radius is one half the original
size, determine the speed of the water in the nozzle.
73. A 5.0 cm hose has a flow rate of 0.009 m3 /s. The end of the hose has a nozzle attached which has a diameter
of 1.75 cm. Determine the speed of the water that is exiting the nozzle.
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74. What is the relationship between the flow rate of a fluid inside of a pipe and the velocity of the fluid?
75. A large container of height h is filled with water. At a height h’ below the surface, the container is punctured
and water shoots out, shown in the figure below. Derive an expression for the velocity of the water exiting this
point.
76. A large container of height h is filled with water and placed on the ground. At a height h0 below the surface, the
container is punctured and water shoots out, shown in the figure below. Derive an expression for the distance
the water stream travels before hitting the ground.
77. A large container of water open at the top develops a hole below the water level. If the flow rate from the leak
is 3.3×10−3 m3 /min, determine the diameter of the hole if the speed of the water exiting is 19.0 m/s.
78. The large piston on a hydraulic lift has a radius of 30 cm. What force must be applied to the small piston of
radius 3.0 cm in order to raise a mass of 2000 kg located on the larger piston?
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79. Calculate the force needed in problem 87 if the 2000 kg mass is located on the small piston - how much force
should be applied to the larger piston to raise the mass on the smaller piston?
80. Convert 100 mmHg to Pascals.
81. A block only weighs 6.0 N while submerged in water, but weighs 10 N in air. Calculate the specific gravity of
the material.
82. Lead has a specific gravity of 11.3. If the weight of a lead cube is 50 N, what does it weigh when submerged
in water?
83. A champagne cork has a density of approximately 200 kg/m3 . Calculate the fraction of the cork that is
submerged when the cork floats in water.
84. Find the mass of a solid copper cylinder of length 4.0 cm and diameter 3.0 cm.
85. Determine the mass of an iron sphere of radius 2.5 cm.
86. In a recent horror movie explorers discovered a long lost ruin that had a door made out of solid bone. If the
door is 1.0 m high, 0.80 m wide and 0.5 m thick, determine the mass of the door if the density of bone is
approximately 1.7×103 kg/m3 .
87. A block of unknown origin weighs 5.00 N in air and 4.55 N when completely submerged in water. What
material is the block most likely made of?
88. If ,a solid metal weighs 100 N in air and 62.5 N when submerged in water, calculate the specific gravity of the
metal.
89. A small chunk of bread floating in a puddle of water has two-thirds of its volume submerged in water. What
is its density?
90. A sphere of volume 20 cm3 weighs 100 g according the balance it is hanging from while submerged in water.
Calculate the density of the sphere.
91. In some towns, the town’s water pressure is provided by large water towers approximately 100 ft. tall.
Calculate the gauge pressure at ground level near one of these towers. (Assume the tower is open at the
top.)
92. A 1.0 kg object is placed in a bucket of water. While in the water, the object weights 0.5 kg. What is the
density of this object?
93. A metal of unknown density with dimensions 100 x 100 x 100 cm floats in a pool of mercury with only 10 cm
visible above the liquid. If you cut off the top 10 cm that is visible above the surface of the liquid, how much
of the remaining metal would be visible above the surface of the liquid?
94. Swimming into an enemy stronghold a spy needs to take enough gear to complete his mission. If the spy is
carrying so much equipment that his total mass is 90 kg and his density is the same as the water, what is his
volume?
95. If the spy in the previous problem has to dive 3 meters down to make it into a secret tunnel, what is the buoyant
force acting on the spy?
96. A confused house cat is seen floating in the ocean with 20% of his body above the surface. If the density of
ocean water is approximately equal to 1.02*103 kg/m3 , what is the cat’s average density?
97. In a system made of two hydraulic pistons with diameters 3 and 9 cm respectively, how much more force is
the larger piston able to exert over the smaller piston?
Solutions
1. Yes. This is similar to force pairs and how things in equilibrium are balanced.
2. The weight of the 1000 cm3 (1 liter) of water displaced is what determines the buoyant force. Since the mass
of 1000 cm3 = 1 L is 1.0 kg, the total weight of the displaced fluid is 9.8 N. Therefore, FB = 9.8N upward.
3. When an object sinks the buoyant force does not change since it is only dependent upon the fluid that it
displaces not on the position of the object that is submerged.
4. Neither. The buoyant force is related to the volume of the water that is displaced.
5. It is harder to float in fresh water because it is slightly less dense than salt water.
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6. Hydraulic devices are used to multiply force. This is done through the principal of Pascal’s Law.
7. Force can be seen as a push or a pull; while the pressure is defined as the force over a given area.
8. The depth of a liquid is proportional to the pressure:P = ρgh, where ρ is the density of the liquid, g is gravity
and h is the distance between the surface and the point of interest in the liquid.
9. Freshwater is less dense than saltwater; therefore you would experience a larger pressure in the saltwater.
10. FB = Wwaterdisplaced
11. If an object is less dense than the liquid it is being put it, it will float; if it is denser, than it will sink.
12. (a) P = ρgh = (1000 kg/m3 )(9.8 m/s2 )(50 m) = 4.9 × 105 Pa
(b) P = Po + ρgh = (1.01 × 105 + 4.9 × 105 )Pa = 5.91 × 105 Pa
13.
1 yard = 0.91 m
P = Po + ρgh = (1.01 × 105 + (1 × 103 )(9.8)(0.91))Pa = 1.09 × 105 Pa
14.
1000 f t = 304.8 m
P = ρgh = (1.01 × 105 + (1 × 103 )(9.8)(304.8))Pa = 3.09 × 106 Pa
15.
16. The pressures would be equal, as the pressure is not dependent on the area of the pool.
17. The added elevation helps supply the required pressure.
18. (a) Since both blocks have the same volume, they will displace equal amounts of water.
(b) Since the silver is denser, a larger amount of aluminum is needed to have the same mass as the silver.
Therefore, the aluminum will displace more water.
(c) Using the same logic as (b), the aluminum will displace more liquid.
19. Depending on the depth of where the leak is with respect to the water on the other side this could be a
reasonable way to plug a hole in a dam.
20. The density of tin is less than that of mercury so it will float, but the density of tin is greater than that of water,
so it will sink.
21. It has a larger buoyant force because it has displaced a greater amount of water.
22. Your raft mate has a great idea. By placing the treasure in the water, the buoyant force on the container makes
it less heavy, thereby reducing the overall weight of the raft-treasure system.
23. If an object sinks, it will continue to do so because it is less dense than the matter it is in.
24. The water level will fall. The submerged cars displace only their volume.
25. The water level would still fall.
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26. No, the buoyant force on an object remains unchanged as it sinks because the buoyant force is proportional to
the objects volume.
27. His buoyant force decreases due to the fact that his body is being compressed. As his body is compressed, his
total volume decreases. It is important to remember that there are many compressible air pockets in the body,
such as the lungs.
28. It is possible because our bodies being compressible, which changes our total volume. Our bodies contain
multiple compressible air pockets, the largest of which is the lungs.
29. It would be better to have a leak in a container of cold water because the rate of liquid leaving would be
slightly slower.
30. The density of the liquid is between 0.8 and 1.0. It is denser than ice, but less dense than water
31. The object on top is less dense than the object that it is floating on.
32. P = ρgh = (1000 kg/m3 )(9.8 m/s2 )(125 m) = 1225 kPa
33. P = ρgh = (1000 kg/m3 )(9.8 m/s2 )(.2 m) = 1.96 kPa
34.
1000 L = 1 m3
m 10 kg
ρ= = = 2 × 104 kg/m3
V 0.0005m3
25 kg
35. V = m
ρ = 5×103 kg/m3
= 5 × 10−3 m3
36.
FB = mg
ρV g = mg
ρ(Ah) = m
m 200 kg
h= = = 0.01 m = 1 cm
ρA (1000 kg/m3 )(18 m2 )
37.
FB = mg
ρV g = mg
ρ(Ah) = m
m = (1000kg/m3 )(18m2 )(0.05m) = 900 kg
38.
39.
40. It would be more painful to have the 100 lb. woman step on your foot because she would be applying the force
over a smaller area.
41. P = FA ; Pressure is defined as the force divided by the area that the force is applied over.
42. The pressure would be greater at the bottom of the container of glycerin due to it being denser.
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43. When an object is submerged the buoyant force does not depend on depth.
44. The water flows more rapidly in the pipe with the smaller radius.
45. From Bernoulli’s eqn:
Po = po + 12 ρv2 + ρgh
= −y under
let h p p the surface of the water
v = 2 gy = 2(9.8 m/s)(10.0 m) = 14 m/s
46. Neither; the buoyant force is the density of water times the volume displaced. Since both objects are of equal
volume, the buoyant force is the same.
47. Neither; pressure in a liquid is due to the vertical distance from the surface of the water. Therefore, both are
at the same pressure.
48. By blowing air very rapidly over small, light spherical objects, you cause a region of lower pressure above the
ball. This causes the higher pressure underneath the ball to lift it up.
49. The water pressure would be greater on the first floor because of its lower height compared to the water’s
source.
50. By inhaling as deeply as possible, you would increase your volume, thereby increases the buoyant force on
your body.
51. The water level in the lake falls, since the anchor is denser than water.
52.
M
ρ=
V
g 4
M = ρV = 7.26 3 π(1.25 cm)3 = 59.4 g
cm 3
m 100 g 3
53. V = ρ = 7.78 g/cm3 = 12.7 cm
1000 g
54. ρ = Vm = (5 cm)3
= 8.0 g/cm3
55. F = 4AP = 4(0.03 m2 )(250 × 103Pa) = 3.00 × 104 N
56. F = 18AP = 18(0.03 m )(250 × 103 Pa) = 1.35 × 105 N
2
57. P = Po + ρgh = 101.3 × 103 Pa + (1024 kg/m3 )(9.8 m/s2 )(100 m) = 1.10 × 106 Pa
1
F 2 45.0 kg
58. P = A = π(0.0025 m)2
= 1.15 × 106 N/m2
59. F = PA = (1.013 × 105 Pa)(π(1.25 × 10−2 m)2 ) = 49.7 N
60. At the bottom
P = ρgh = (1000 kg/m3 )(9.8 m/s2 )(15 m) = 1.53 × 104 Pa
The force at the bottom is
F = PA = (1.53 × 104 Pa)(875 m2 ) = 1.34 × 107 N
61.
Po = ρgh
Po 1.013 × 105 Pa
h= = = 0.76 m
gρ (9.8 m/s2 )(13.6 × 103 )
62.
Po = ρgh
Po 1.013 × 105 Pa
ρ= = = 1.03 × 104 kg/m3
gh (9.8 m/s2 )(1.0 m)
63.
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64.
(m + ρslabV )g = ρwaterV g
V = Ah
→ (m + ρslab Ah)g = ρwater Ahg
m
⇒A=
(ρwater − ρslab )h
65.
F + mg = FB
F = ρwV g − mg
F = ρwV g − ρball V g
F = V g(ρw − ρball )
4
F = π(1.6 × 10−2 )3 (9.8 m/s2 )(1 × 103 kg/m3 − 75.0 kg/m3 ) = 0.16 N
3
66.
F = V g(ρw − ρball )
4
V = πr3
3
s
3 3F 1
→r=
4 g (ρw − ρball )
s
3 3 1.5 N 1
r= = 0.034 m
4π 9.8 m/s (1 × 10 kg/m − 50.0 kg/m3 )
2 3 3
67.
Ptop = Po + ρgh = 1.01 × 105 + 1.00 × 103 (9.8 m/s2 )(0.06 m) = 1.02 × 105 Pa
Pbot = Po + ρgh = 1.01 × 105 + 1.00 × 103 (9.8 m/s2 )(0.21 m) = 1.03 × 105 Pa
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68.
FB = Fg + mg
ρwVw g = ρcVc g + mg
(1 × 103 kg/m3 )(0.13 m)3 g = (700 kg/m3 )(0.13 m)3 g + mg
m = 0.66 kg
70.
A1 v1 = A2 v2
1000 cm3
2.0 L
= π(1.0 cm)2 v
120.0 s 1L
v = 5.31 cm/s
71.
A1 v1 = A2 v2
1000 cm3
2.0 L
= π(0.5 cm)2 v
120.0 s 1L
v = 21.2 cm/s
72.
rate = v1 A1 = v2 A2
rate 0.009 m3 /s
v2 = = = 37.4 m/s
A π(0.00875)2
73. rate = velocity × Area
74. From Bernoulli’s eqn.
1
Po + ρgh = Po + ρv2
2
h = h0
p
→ v = 2gh0
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F2 = PA2
mg
→P=
A2
Relate this to the small piston
r12 0.03 2
A1 2
F = PA1 = mg = mg 2 = (2000 kg)(9.8 m/s ) = 196 N
A2 r2 0.3
82.
FB = Fg
ρcVc g = ρwV 0 g
V0 ρc 200 1
= = =
V ρw 1000 5
FB = Fg
ρwV 0 g = ρbVb g
V0 2
ρbread = ρw = ρw = 0.66 g/cm3
Vb 3
89.
FB + Fs = mg
m 100 g
ρ = + ρw = + 1 g/cm3 = 6 g/cm3
V 20 cm3
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−3 3
1 liter 10 m
0.5 kg = 5 × 10−4 m3
1 kg 1 liter
M (1 kg)
ρ= = = 2000 kg /m3
V (5 × 10−4 m3 )
92. Before the system is cut, 10% of the total height of the metal is visible. Therefore, after being cut, only .9 cm
would be seen.
(120 kg)
93. V = mρ = (1000 kg/m3 )
= 0.12 m3
94. FB = ρV g = (1000 kg/m3 )(0.12 m3 )(9.8 m/s2 ) = 1.18 kN
95. ρ = (.80)(1.02 kg/m3 ) = 816 kg/m3
96. The answer can be found by looking at the ratio of the areas.
The area of a circle2 is A = πr 2
A2 πr2 (4.5)2
Therefore, A1 = πr2 = (1.5)2 = 9
1
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Solutions
1. Your classmate is incorrect. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy, not the total.
2. By definition, the internal energy is the total of ALL energies, kinetic and potential, of a system.
3. The temperature would only increase by 2°C since the container is twice the size of the first.
4. Ignoring the effects that may be caused by driving a nail into a material, the nail heats up due to the compres-
sion of the atoms inside the nail.
5. T = 32◦ F, T = 0◦C
6. Energy due to motion from one direction to another.
7. None, all of them affect the kinetic energy.
8. Energy is transferred from the hotter object to the colder object.
9. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy, while heat is just thermal energy.
10. Heat is the flow of energy, while internal energy is the sum of the total kinetic and potential energies in a
system.
11. The direction is determined by which system has the lower average kinetic energy. Heat flows from a region
of higher average kinetic energy to a region of lower average kinetic energy.
12. 1 Calorie = 1000 calories.
13. 1 calorie = 4.184 joules.
14. Zinc has a lower specific heat, so it gets warmer more quicker.
15. Iron has a higher specific heat, so it takes longer to heat up.
16. (a) If a material heats up quickly, it means that it has a low specific heat.
(b) If a substance cools quickly, it must have a low specific heat.
17. The heat is transferred to the surrounding area: air, land etc. This explains why the temperature near large
bodies of water is usually constant.
18. Ice is less dense than water because the volume of water increases when it freezes, decreasing the overall
density.
19. An increase of one degree Celsius.
20. No, the molecules only have the same average speed at a given temperature.
21. If you’re running a fever, your whole body temperature is increased. Therefore, there will not be a noticeable
temperature difference between your hand and your forehead.
22. A calorie with a capital C is worth 1000 calories with a small c, so the Calorie is much larger.
23. The temperature change in the pool would be too small to measure due to the mass of the water involved.
24. The gas pressure changes.
25. As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the gas particles increases. This causes a greater pressure
on the walls of the containers.
26. Yes, if the masses are not the same, or the objects have different specific heats.
27. Silver has a greater temperature change; it has a smaller specific heat when compared to water.
28. Silver has a greater temperature change; it has a smaller specific heat when compared to iron.
29. An object with smaller specific heat would heat up more rapidly.
30. The liquid is still cold because it has a much higher specific heat than the container, so it would not have
warmed as much.
31. The sand has a very low specific heat.
32. Since both containers have the same amount of liquid, the final temperature would be 30°C.
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9
T = (T + 273) + 32
5
5T = 9T + 2457 + 160
4T = −2617
T = −654
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58.
Qcold + Qhot = 0
let mw = mass of the water
mw cw (T − Tow ) = mb cb (Tob − T )
mw cw (T f − Tow ) (0.5 kg)(4186 J/kg ·◦ C)(10.2◦C)
→ cb = = = 95.0 J/kg
mb (Tob − T f ) (1.0 kg)(224.8◦C)
59. The change in temperature for the mercury is 30x that of water due to the difference in specific heat.
60. When dealing with temperatures over 100°C, the water may boil, losing some of its mass.
61. The rate of heat transfer is much greater for the hardwood floor than the carpet. Your foot thus loses heat at a
greater rate to the hardwood floor, which makes it feel colder.
62. The heavy curtains slow energy transfer into the house.
63. The products being stored are kept at nearly constant cool temperatures due to the insulating properties of the
ground.
64. Heat must travel a longer distance through the less conductive handle in order to reach your hand. A large
amount of the heat is dissipated by the time it reaches your hand.
65. Convection. The bridge has much more surface area than the road, and rapidly loses heat to the air.
66.
∆Q = mc∆T
∆Q
T f = Ti + = 54.5◦C
mc
67. (a)
Qin = −Qout
mc∆Twater = −mc∆Tiron
Let iron → 2
water → 1
m2 c2 T2i − m1 c1 T1i (1.0 kg)(448 J/kg ·◦ C)(500◦C) + (35.0 kg)(4186 J · kg ·◦ C)(20◦C)
Tf = =
m1 c1 + m2 c2 (1.0 kg)(448 J/kg ·◦ C) + (35.0 kg)(4186 J/kg ·◦ C)
◦
T f = 21.5 C
(b)
Qin = Qout
mc∆Twater = −mc∆Tiron
Let Al → 2
water → 1
m2 c2 T2i − m1 c1 T1i (1.0 kg)(900 J/kg ·◦ C)(500◦C) + (35.0 kg)(4186 J/kg ·◦ C)(20◦C)
Tf = =
m1 c1 + m2 c2 (1.0 kg)(900 J/kg ·◦ C) + (35.0 kg)(4186 J/kg ·◦ C)
◦
T f = 23.0 C
The final temperature is greater by 1.43◦C when aluminum is use
68.
Q = (mcu + mw cw )∆T
In one minute
Q = [(0.3 kg)(387 J/kg ·◦ C) + (0.5 kg)(4186 J/kg ·◦ C)](−1.2◦C) = −2650 J
Q −2650 J
P= = = 44.2 J/s
t 60 s
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Qin = −Qout
(mw cw + mc cc )∆T1 = −ma c∆T2
(mw cw + mc cc )∆T1 −[(0.20 kg)(4186 J/kg ·◦ C)(0.025 kg)(387 J/kg ·◦ C)](25◦C)
ma = = = 0.10 kg
c∆T2 (4186 J/kg ·◦ C)(−50◦C)
70. (a)
1 2
2 mv = 2mc∆T
2
1 v2 1 (100 m/s)2
Tf = + To = + 10◦C = 49.0◦C
2 c 2 128 J/kg ·◦ C
(b) The energy needed to raise the lead to its melting point (327◦C):
Q = 2mc∆T
Therefore, the initial velocity is:
1 2
2 mv = 2mc∆T
2
√ p
v = 2c∆T = 2(128 J/kg ·◦ C)(327 − 10) = 284.9 m/s
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33.
U = Q −W
U =W
→ W = 2000 J
34.
U = Q −W
|U| = 2500 J
35. (a) The best possible efficiency occurs when engine operates in a Carnot cycle.
η = 1 − TTHC = 1 − 2500
250
= 0.9 = 90%
TC 5
(b) η = 1 − TH = 1 − 120 = 0.96 = 96%
(c) η = 1 − QQHC = 1 − 3000
500
= 0.83 = 83%
36.
1000 cal 4.186 J
W = 3500 Cal = 1.47 × 107 J
1 Cal 1 cal
W
W = N(F · d) ⇒ N =
Fd
1.47 × 107 J
N= = 14774 times
(143 kg)(9.8 m/s2 )(.71 m)
37. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of molecules while internal energy is the energy due
to molecular motion and molecular interactions.
38. An object with a high specific heat could be at a lower temperature, but contain more energy compared to a
high temperature object with a smaller specific heat.
39. The temperature would increase by a small amount.
40. No energy enters or leaves an isolated system; it simply changes form.
41.
1 1
W = − A(V f3 −Vi3 ) = − (A)((2Vi )3 −Vi3 ) = A(7Vi3 )
3 3
42. W = P∆V = (4 × 106 Pa)(2 m3 ) = 8.0 MJ
43. W = P∆V = (2 × 106 Pa)(2 m3 ) + 21 (2 m3 )(6 × 106 Pa) = 10.0 MJ
44. W = P∆V = 2P(0) = 0 J ·Work = 0 in an isochoric process.
45. W = P∆V = (8.0 Pa)(2 m3 ) − (4.0 Pa)(2 m3 ) = 8.0 J
46. Wdone = nR(T f − Ti ) = (0.30 mol)(8.314)(230◦C) = 574 J
W −700 J
47. n = − R∆T = 8.314(300 ◦C) = 0.28 moles
48.
U = Q +W
Q = U −W = −400 J − 240 J = −640 J
49. (a) During a cyclic process, U = 0
→ Q = −W = 21 (4.0 m3 )(4 Pa) = 8.0 J
(b) The answer is the opposite of the previous problem, -8.0 J.
50. U = Q − P∆V = 14.0 KJ − (3.0 kPa)(3.00 m3 ) = 5.0 kJ
51.
V1 V2
=
T1 T2
V2
T2 = T1 = (2.0)(400 K) = 800 K
V1
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V1 V2
=
T1 T2
V1 1
T1 = T2 = (500 K) = 250 K
V2 2
53. (a)
U = Q +W
U =0
→ Q = −W = −3.2 kJ
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73. 3.0 g
74. The volume of the gas would be equal to 0.
75. The truck tire contracts.
76. Flask A must have half the pressure of flask B.
(1 mol)(0.82 L·atm/mol·K)(273 K)
77. V = nRT
P = 1 atm = 22.4 L
M◦ −Mn (15.99 g/mol)−(1.008 g/mol)
78. (a) m◦ − mn = NA = 6.022×1023 atoms/mol
= 2.48 × 10−23 g
MAu (196.96 g/mol) −22
(b) mAu = NA = 6.022×1023 atoms/mol = 3.27 × 10 g
mAu 3.27×10−22 g/atom
(c) mH = 1.67×10−24 g/atom
= 196X larger
PV
79. T = nR where nis the number of moles.
m 200 g
n= = = 6.25 mol
M (32 g/mol)
(1 atm)(300 L)
T= = 585 K
(6.25 mol)(0.082 L · atm/mol · K)
80.
nRT
V=
P
nR(2T )
Vf = = 2Vi
P
81.
nRT
P◦ =
V
nRT 1
Pf = = Pi
3V 3
82. The pressure remains unchanged
nRT
P◦ =
V
nR(2T )
Pf = = Pi
(2V )
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52.
53. Sphere 1 and sphere 3 must have the same sign.
54. Sphere 1 and sphere 3 must have opposite signs.
55. F12 = F21
56. True. 9 )(1.60×10−19 )2
2
57. F = kerq2 = (8.99×10
(5×10−11 )2
= 9.20 × 10−8 N
l
58. kq 3
(y2 +l 2 ) 2
2kq
⇒ Ex = 3
2 2
y3 1+ l 2
y
Since y >> 1, the second term in parenthesis approx. 0.
Ex = 2kq
y3
qE
59. The force on the particle is equal to F = qE, which gives an acceleration of a = m. The kinetic energy of the
particle after it has moved a distance ∆x is
1
K = mv2
2
v2 = v2o + 2a∆d; v2o = 0
1 2qE
K= m d = qEd
2 m
60. Using Gauss’s Law:
→ −
− → q
I
E ·d A =
εo
2 q
E(4πr ) =
εo
kq
→E =
εo
kq
61. The uniformly charged sphere will be seen as a point charge, therefore E = εo
62.
→ −
− → q
I
E .d A =
εo
2 q
E(4πr ) =
εo
q
→E =
(4πr2 )εo
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Since we are looking at a point inside the sphere, the change within the Gaussian sphere we are considering is
less than the total charge.
( 4 )πr3
→ q = q ( 43 )πR3
3
Therefore,
( 4 )πr3
E = (4πr12 )εo q ( 43 )πR3 = 4πεqro R3
3
63. Assuming the charge has constant charge per unit length, the line charge can be surrounded by a cylindrical
Gaussian surface.
H− → − → q
E .d A = εo
EA = εqo
For a cylinder, the
area = 2πrh
, and the charge can be written in terms of the linear charge density
λ
λh
→ E(2πrh) =
εo
λ
E=
2πrεo
64. From Gauss’s Law, the Gaussian surface will have two sides where the electric field is going through a surface,
see figure below.
H−→ − →
E .d A = εqo
(2EA) = εqo
q
E = 2Aε o
Rewriting the charge in terms of the surface charge density
σ
σA
→ E = 2Aε o
= 2εσo
65. A negatively charged atom is one that has more electrons than it does protons.
66. Both laws are inversely proportional to the square of the distance.
67. The wall isn’t positively charged, the negatively charged balloon is temporarily polarizing the wall.
68. Electric fields are a result of positive or negative charges. The field extends in all directions, so it could exist
in the middle of space.
69. There would only be a force if there was a charge present in the field to ’feel’ it.
70. You can approximate the charge distribution as a point charge.
71. Nothing would change. Everything would be exactly the same.
72. You would put the test charge in the center of the two other charges.
73. You would put the test charge in the center of the two other charges.
74. More lines entering signals that the net charge must be negative.
75. Equal number of lines entering and leaving implies that the net charge is 0.
76. More lines leaving the Gaussian surface implies that the net charge inside must be positive.
77. The net charge would be 0.
78. The net flux would be 0.
79. Excess charges will be repelled from every other charge in the conductor. The furthest the can be repelled is
on
→
the surface of the conductor.
E =0
80. →
81. E = k Rr3 r̂, for a sphere of radius Rat a point r < R
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kq1 q2 (8.99 × 109 N · m/c2 )(1.6 × 10−19 C)2
F= =
r2 (2.5 × 10−15 m)2
F = 36.8 N
83.
kq1 q2 (8.99 × 109 N · m/c2 )(1.6 × 10−19 C)2
F= =
r2 22 (2.5 × 10−15 m)2
F = 9.2 N
84. No, if both of the charges are positive or if both of the charges are negative, the resulting force would be the
same.
85. Charges can only be found in full integers, not 21 , 34 etc.
86. Electric field lines point outward for positive charges, but point inward for negative charges.
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1. One of the terminals in a 9-volt battery is 9 V higher in potential than the other terminal.
2. The electric potential energy is doubled.
3. Each charge has its energy increased by 9 joules.
1 Joule
4. 1 Coulomb = 1 V
.1 Joule
5. .01 Coulomb = 10 V
6. A Volt is the same as a Joule per Coulomb. Therefore, there are 9 Joules per every Coulomb of charge that
flows through a 9-V battery.
7. 5 J/C is 5 V.
0.5 J
8. 0.1 C = 5 V
9. The charges are equal but opposite because the charges go from one plate to another.
10. There are several things you could do to store more charge in a parallel plate capacitor. You could increase
the area of the plates, decrease the distance between the plates, and/or place a dielectric material between the
plates.
11. MeV is only a million while Gev is a billion, so MeV is smaller.
12. U = qV = (2 C)(200 V ) = 400 J
20 J
13. V = Wq = 0.50 C = 40 V
14. W = q∆V = (1.0 C)(20 V ) = 20 J
15. E = |VB −V d
A| 12 V
= 2.0×10 3
−3 m = 6.0 × 10 V /m
|VB −VA | 12 V
16. E = 2d =5.0×10−3 m)
= 2.4 × 103 V /m
17. V = −Ed = −(3.0 × 104 V /m)(0.70 m) = −2.1 × 104 V
18.
∆U = q∆V = e(−Ed)
∆U = −(1.6 × 10−19 C)(20000 V /m)(0.50 m) = −1.6 × 10−15 J
∆U = q∆V
∆U = (−1.6 × 10−19 C)(−1.0 × 104 V ) = 1.6 × 10−15 J
9 2 2
(8.99×10 N·m /C )(2.0×10 C) −6
20. V = kq
r = 2.5 m = 7.2 × 103 V
21. The electric potential is inversely proportional to the separation.
22. Given C = VQ ⇒ Q = CV , the charge doubles when the voltage is doubled. (Capacitance is fixed and is therefore
unchanged.)
23. The smallest equivalent capacitance is achieved by connecting the capacitors in series.
Series:
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= + =
Ceq C C C
C
Ceq =
2
Parallel:
Ceq = C +C = 2C
24. To obtain the largest possible amount of stored energy, the capacitors should be connected in parallel to each
other.
Series:
1 1 1 1 1
Ceq = C1 + C2 + C3 + C4
Parallel:
Ceq = C1 +C2 +C3 +C4
25. The net charge is 0. This is because the net charges on each plate of the capacitor is equal but opposite in
charge.
26. Ceq = 4.0 µF + 8.0 µF = 12.0 µF
27. The potential energy increases.
28. If the potential is doubled, the energy is increased by a factor of four.
29. Solve using energy conservation:
Ui = K f
1
qV = mv2
2 s
r
2qV 2(1.6 × 10−19 C)(240 V )
v= = = 9.18 × 106 m/s
m (9.11 × 10−31 kg)
1
30. The velocity is proportional to the square root of the voltage: v ∝ V 2
31. W = Q∆V = (−1.6 × 10−19 C)(−10 J/C) = 1.6 × 10−18 J(Remember that Volts are Joules per Coulomb.)
32. ∆U = −qE∆x = −(10.0 × 10−6 C)(200 V /m)(0.20 m) = −4.0 × 10−4 J
−5.0×10−4 J
33. ∆V = ∆Uq = 10×10−6 C = −50 V
3
34. E = |∆V | |20×10 V | 6
d = 0.010 m = 2.0 × 10 N/C
35. Because E = |∆V |
d , the magnitude of the electric field is halved.
36.
∆U = −∆K
1
q∆V = m(v2f − v2i )
2
2 2
1 m(v f − vi ) 1 (9.11 × 10−31 kg)((2.0 × 104 m/s)2 − (3.5 × 103 m/s)2 )
∆V = − =− = 1.1 × 10−3 V
2 q 2 −1.6 × 10−19
37.
∆U = −∆K
q∆V = ∆K
∆K = (−1.6 × 10−19 C)(−40.0 V ) = 6.4 × 10−18 J
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39.
kq kq 1 1
V= − = kq −
r2 r1 r2 r1
−19 1 1
9 2
→(8.99 × 10 N · m /C)(−1.60 C) − = −4.32 × 10−8 V
0.050 m 0.020 m
40. The charges are symmetric about the test charge and of equal charge therefore, the net force is 0.
E
;F = 0
F=
q
→E =0
−6 C
41. V = 2 kq
r = 2(8.99 × 109 N · m2 /C2 ) 4.00×10
0.5 m = 1.44 × 105 V
42.
−3 × 10−6 C 4 × 10−6 C
q1 q2 9 2 2
F = kq 2 + 2 = (8.99 × 10 N · m /C )q + = 1.6 × 104 q N/C
r1 r2 (0.5 m)2 (0.5 m)2
F
E = = 1.6 × 104 N/C
q
−3.00 × 10−6 C 4.00 × 10−6 C
q1 q2 9 2 2
V =k + = (8.99 × 10 N · m /C ) + = 18 kV
r1 r2 0.5 m 0.5 m
43.
q1 q2 −q 2q
E =k 2 + 2 =k 2
+
r1 r2 x (x − 4.0)2
E =0
→ qx2 + 16 q − 8 xq = 2 qx2
qx2 + 8 xq − 16 q = 0
⇒ x = −9.66 m
44.
q2 q3 q4
U = q1V2 + q1V3 + q1V4 = q1 K + +
r2 r3 r4
−6 2 9 2 2 3
U = (10.0 × 10 ) (8.99 × 10 N · m /C ) = 8.99 J
0.3 m
45.
q2
U = q1V2 = q1 k
r2
4.0 × 10−6 C
−6 9 2 2
U = (8.0 × 10 C)(8.99 × 10 N · m /C ) = 1.44 J
0.2 m
46. Since we are looking at the point at the base of the triangle, the equal charges to either side of the base exert
no net force. Thus, we only need to determine the electric potential caused by the charge at the top of the
triangle.
First, find the distance from the base to the charge using the Pythagorean theorem:
p p
r= c2 − a2 = 3.0 cm2 − 1.5 cm2
r = 2.6 cm = 2.6 × 10−2 m
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(8.99×10 N·m /C )(2.0×10 −6 C)
47. V = 2 kq
r =2
√ = 25 kV
1.0 m2 + 1.0 m2
48.
q 1
V = 2k = 2(8.99 × 109 )(2.0 × 10−6 )
√ = 25 kV
r 1.02 + 1.02
−6 3
U = qV = (−3.0 × 10 C)(25 × 10 V ) = −0.075 J
49.
U = U12 +U23 +U13 +U14 +U24 +U34
kq2 kq2 kq2 kq2
1 1 2
U= + √ +1 + √ +2 = √ +4
L L 2 L 2 L 2
50. No, there is no point within the plane of the triangle at which the electric potential is zero.
51. V = a + bx2 = 2.0 V + (−1.2 V /m2 )(2.5 m)2 = −5.5 V
52.
kq
V=
r
(0.10 m)(3.0 × 103 V )
rV
q= = = 3.34 × 10−8 C
k (8.99 × 109 N · m2 /C2 )
3.34 × 10−8 C
→N= = 2.1 × 1011 electrons
qo
53. E = 0
54.
→ kq (8.99 × 109 )(25 × 10−6 )
−
E = 2 = r̂ = 8.8 × 106 r̂ N/C
r 0.162
kq
V= = 1.4 × 106 V
r
55. Q = C∆V = (3.0 × 10−6 F)(24 V ) = 7.2 × 10−5 C
56. Q = C∆V = (5.5 × 10−6 F)(12 V ) = 6.6 × 10−5 C
−6 C)
57. Q
C = ∆V = (10.0×10
5.0 V = 2.0 × 10−6 F
Q 150×10−6 C
58. ∆V = C = 2.0×10−6 F = 75 V
59.
∆V = Ed
∆V 30 V
→E = = = 33 kV /m
d 0.90 × 10−3 m
60. Ceq = C1 +C2 = 9.0 µF
61. Yes, the potential difference across each capacitor is equal to the potential difference across the battery.
Therefore, each capacitor has a potential difference of 6 V.
62.
Q2 = C∆V = (2.0 µF)(9.0 V ) = 18.0 µC
Q9 = (9.0 µF)(9.0 V ) = 81.0 µC
63.
1 1 1
= +
Ceq C1 C2
C1C2 (2.0)(3.0)
Ceq = = µF = 1.2 µF
C1 +C2 5.0
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64.
70. 0. If the charge is increased, the potential will be increased by the same amount.
71. U = 12 CV 2 = 12 (5.0 −6 2
× 10 F)(80 V ) = 0.16 J
Q
72. U = 21 CV 2 = 1
2
2
V V = 2 QV
1
= 21 (1.0 × 10−9 C)(24 V ) = 12 nJ
(2.0 µF)(1.0 µF)
73. Ceq = CC11+C
C2
2
= 3.0 µF =0.67 µF
74. C = 4πεo R = 4πεo (0.1 m) = 1.1 × 10−11 F
75. ∆C = 0
76. ∆V = 12 V for both capacitors
Q 8×10−3 C
77. n = CV = (2.0×10 −6 F)(20 V ) = 200
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1. (a) If two lamps are connected in series, what happens if one of the lamps burns out?
(b) If two lamps are connected in parallel, what happens if one of the lamps burns out?
2. (a) What would happen to the intensity of a light bulb if several other light bulbs are added in series with it?
(b) What would happen to the intensity of a light bulb if several other light bulbs are added in parallel with
it?
3. Some wires become hot to the touch when they carry current. Why is this?
4. Each month home owners pay an electric bill. What is being paid for?
5. Describe an electric circuit.
6. A popular demonstration when talking about electric circuits is to hook up small light bulbs in series and to
see what happens when more light bulbs get added to the system. If two light bulbs are hooked up in series,
what is the current through the second light bulb if there is 1 A flowing through the first?
7. Suppose two light bulbs are hooked up in series to a battery source that produces 9 V. If the voltage drop
across the first light bulb is 5 V, what is the voltage across the second light bulb?
8. When designing circuits, what is a possible disadvantage of series circuits compared to parallel circuits?
9. If 2 resistors are in parallel and the voltage across one of the resistors is 3 V, what is the voltage in the other
resistor?
10. How do currents I1 and I2 compare to the current going through the battery I3 in the figure below?
11. As more registers are opened at the supermarket, the resistance to people being helped is reduced. How is this
similar to what happens when more paths are added to a parallel circuit?
12. Calculate the power of a toy robot that has a current of 1.5 A when powered by 220 V.
13. What is the power in a device that is operates on 120 V with a current of 25 A?
14. If device has a rating of 500 Watts while operating on 120 V, how much current will it draw?
15. How can you tell if automobile headlights are wired in series or parallel?
16. (a) If you wanted to connect two resistors together so that their combined resistance is greater than either
resistor individually, would you connect them in series or parallel?
(b) If you wanted to connect two resistors together so that their combined resistance is smaller than either
resistor individually, would you connect them in series or parallel?
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17. (a) If two resistors are in series, which is the same across each resistor: the voltage or the current?
(b) If two resistors are in parallel, which is the same across each resistor: the voltage or the current?
18. Experiments have shown that the speed of an electrical signal is significantly faster than the speed of sound.
Explain why this is.
19. You have two light bulbs and a battery. What configuration will give you the brightest bulbs?
20. Using the figure below, what happens to brightness of light bulb #1 when the switch is closed?
21. When you attach several light bulbs in series, they become hot to the touch but no light is emitted. Explain
how this is possible.
22. Consider the following set of light bulbs. Assume that all the light bulbs are identical.
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32. Determine the equivalent resistance between A and B in the figure below.
33. If a potential difference of 16.0 V is maintained between points A and B, calculate the current in each of the
resistors seen in the figure below.
34. Calculate the power dissipated in both resistors in the previous problem.
35. Find the equivalent resistance between points a and b in the figure below.
36. Calculate the equivalent resistance between A and B in the figure below if the R1 resistor overheats and
prevents current from flowing through it.
37. Three 95Ω resistors are connected as shown in the figure below. Determine the equivalent resistance between
terminals A and B.
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38. If each resistor in the figure below can safely handle 30.0 W, what is the maximum voltage that can be applied
between points A and B?
39. The ammeter in the figure below reads 1.0 A. Calculate the magnitude of the currents I1 and I2 .
40. Assume that the ammeter in the figure below is removed and the current that flows through the 4.0Ω path, I3 ,
is unknown. Determine all the currents in the circuit.
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46. Determine the power dissipated in a 16Ω resistor that carries a current of 3.5 A.
47. What is the power put into a wire with R=4.0Ω that carries a current of 5.0 A for 5 seconds.
48. How is the internal resistance of a battery related to the current in the figure below?
49. Consider a 10Ω resistor that is connected to a battery with an emf of 9 V and an internal resistance of 0.75Ω.
(a) Calculate the current that passes through the system
(b) Determine the terminal voltage of the battery in the previous problem.
50. Calculate the usable power delivered by a battery with an emf of 9 V that generates a current of 1.3 A.
51. Determine the power dissipated by a battery’s internal resistor if r=1Ω and the battery produces a current of
0.7 A.
52. When the equivalent resistance of a system is the sum of all the resistors, are the resistors in series or parallel?
53. Consider the figure below
a. Determine the equivalent resistance of the circuit
b. Determine the total current of the circuit seen in the figure below.
c. Calculate the power dissipated in each resistor.
(a) What is the total current flowing through the circuit seen in the figure below?
(b) Using Kirchhoff’s loop rule, write out the equations for the voltage drops in loop A and loop B, assuming
the current through each of the loops is clockwise.
(c) Find the values of each of the currents.
55. Determine the power dissipated in each resistor seen in the figure below.
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1. (a) If one of the lamps burns out, there would not be a complete circuit. Therefore both lamps would go out.
(b) If one of the lamps burns out, the other will stay light because there will still be a complete circuit.
2. (a) By adding more light bulbs in series, the potential drop across each lamp becomes smaller, resulting in a
reduction of the light bulb intensity.
(b) As other light bulbs are added in parallel, the brightness would be unaffected.
3. As electrons transfer their kinetic energy through the wire, heat is released in the collision. This reflects the
resistance of the wire.
4. You are paying mostly for the energy. Additionally, power companies maintain electrical networks, which are
often included in the price of the electrical energy.
5. An electric circuit is composed of electronic components that are connected by a conductive medium through
which electric current can flow.
6. There would be 1 A flowing through the second light bulb as well.
7. If the voltage drop across the first bulb is 5 V, then the voltage drop across the second bulb MUST be 4 V,
since the sum of the voltages being zero in a closed loop.
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8. If one of the components in the circuit fails, then the whole system will fail.
9. Since the resistors are in parallel, they have the same voltage drop; therefore the answer is 3 V.
10. I3 = I1 + I2
11. As more paths are added, the overall resistance is reduced.
12. P = IV = (1.5 A)(220 V ) = 330 W
13. P = IV = (25 A)(120 V ) = 3 kW
14. I = VP = 500 W
120 V = 4.16 A
15. Automobile headlights are wired in parallel because it is possible for one of the lights to go out and the other
to stay on.
16. (a) You would connect the resistors in series.
(b) You would connect the resistors in parallel.
17. (a) When components are in series, the current is the same across each.
(b) When components are parallel to one other, the voltage drop across each is the same.
18. Electrical signals are due to the propagation of electric fields while the speed of sound is a result of molecular
collisions. The electrical signals travel near the speed of light.
19. You want the configuration that will provide each bulb the greatest voltage. Therefore you would attach the
light bulbs in parallel.
20. Nothing, the brightness stays the same.
21. When several bulbs are hooked up in series, the drop in voltage across each bulb which may not be enough for
the filament to heat up enough to emit light. Each bulb still dissipates energy, which makes them to the touch.
22. (a) The light bulbs in group 2 are dimmer than the light bulb in group 1.
(b) Nothing, a complete circuit is still formed even though the light bulb in group 2 burned out.
(c) If a break forms between the two light bulbs in group 1, there is no complete circuit for that path so only
the light bulb in group 2 is lit.
23. Each part in a circuit must be part of a complete path that includes a voltage source. Each part in a parallel
circuit represents an independent path through the circuit.
24. You would hook two 10 ohm resistors in parallel.
25. You would hook two 20 ohm resistors in series.
26. (a) When components are connected in series, the current across each is the same.
(b) When components are connected in parallel, the voltage across each is the same.
27.
V2
P=
R
V 2 (120 V )2
→R= = = 288 Ω
P 50 W
2 2402
28. P = VR = 260 Ω = 222 W
E
2 9V
2
29. P = I2R = r+R R = 0.2+12 12 Ω = 6.5 W
30. For resistors R1 and R2
Req = RR11+R
R2
2
= 127 Ω = 1.71 Ω
For Req and R3
R R
R f inal = Reqeq+R33 = 0.92 Ω
Note that all 3 resistors are in parallel, so the resistance could also be found with:
R f inal = 1 + 11 + 1 = 0.92 Ω
R1 R2 R3
31. Req = R1 + R2 + R3 = (5 + 3 + 8)Ω = 16 Ω
32.
Req1,2 = R1 + R2 = (3 + 4)Ω = 7 Ω
R3 R4
Req3,4 = = 0.8 Ω
R3 + R4
Req,total = 7 Ω + 0.8 Ω = 7.8 Ω
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33.
∆V 16 V
I1 = = = 3.2 A
R1 5.0
∆V 16 V
I2 = = = 2.0 A
R2 8.0
34.
35.
R1 R2 (4.0)(1.0)
Req1,2 = = = 0.8 Ω
R1 + R2 (4.0 + 1.0)
R0eq = Req1,2 + R3 = 0.8 + 5.0 = 5.8 Ω
12 V − 5.0 I1 − 4.0 I3 = 0
12 V − 5.0(I2 + I3 ) − 4.0 I3 = 0
−5.0 I2 = 9 I3 − 12
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(b)
loop a → 12 V − I2 (4 Ω) = 0
loop b → −I3 (6 Ω) − I3 (8 Ω) + I2 (4 Ω) = 0
loop a → 12 V − I2 (4 Ω) = 0
loop b → −I3 (6 Ω) − I3 (8 Ω) + I2 (4 Ω) = 0
−I3 (6 Ω) − I3 (8 Ω) + (3 A)(4 Ω) = 0
(14 Ω)I3 = 12 V
I3 = 0.86 A
→ I1 = 3.86
55.
56.
1 1 1
= + +...
Req R1 R2
RN !
⇒ Req = N ; where N is the number of resistors in parallel.
∑ Ri
i
(6)(8)
Req = Ω = 3.43 Ω
(8 + 6)
R0eq = (3.43 Ω) + 3 Ω = 6.43 Ω
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(c)
for loop a
24 V − 3I1 − 6I2 = 0 . . . (1)
for loop b
−6I2 + 8I3 = 0 . . . (2)
from the junction rule
I1 = I2 + I3 . . . (3)
from loop b
−6I2 + 8I3 = 0
→ I3 = 0.75I2
24 V − 3(I2 + I3 ) − 6I2 = 0
24 V − 3(I2 + 0.75I2 ) − 6I2 = 0
24 V = 11.25I2
→ I2 = 2.13 A
I3 = 1.6 A
I1 = 2.73 A
58. The negative value signifies choosing the wrong initial direction of the current when setting up the initial
constraints.
59. The sum of the potentials around any closed loop circuit must be zero.
60. The junction rule deals with currents entering or leaving a junction while the loop rule deals with the sum of
the voltages in a closed loop.
61. The power dissipated is 16 P.
2 V )2
62. P = VR = (12020 Ω = 720 W
2 (220 V )2
63. R = VP = (1×103 W )
= 48.4 Ω
64.
∆V = ε − Ir
ε − ∆V 12 V − 11.2 V
r= = = 0.05 Ω
I 15 A
65. ∆V = ε − Ir = 9 V − (20 A)(0.02 Ω) = 8.6 V
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66. True
67.
L
R=ρ
A
RA (2.2 Ω)(2.081 × 10−6 m2 )
L= = = 270 m
ρ 1.7 × 10−8 Ω · m
68.
V L
=ρ
I A
IL (8.3 A)(50 m)
V = ρ = (1.7 × 10−8 Ω · m) = 3.40 V
A 2.081 × 10−6 m2
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v2
m = qvB
r
qBr (1.60 × 10−19 C)(0.25 T )(0.1 m)
v= = = 2.40 × 106 m/s
m 1.67 × 10−27 kg
2π(1.67×10−27 kg)
44. T = 2πm
qB = (1.60×10−19 C)(0.25 T )
= 2.62 × 10−7 s
45. µ = IA = (8.0 × 10−3 A)(8.75 × 10−4 m2 ) = 7.0 × 10−6
−7 T ·m/A)(15)(5.0 A)
46. B = µ2πr
o NI
= (4π×10 2π(0.1 m) = 1.5 × 10−4 T
47. For the two particles to be deflected in opposite directions, they must have opposite charge.
48. The magnetic field is perpendicular to the magnetic force.
49. F = −q~v × ~B
For the electrons to be deflected downwards (in the negative ŷ − direction), the magnetic field must be directed
into the page.
50. If the current in the conductor is parallel to the magnetic field, no force will be felt.
51. No force will be on the loop when the plane of the loop is perpendicular to the magnetic field.
52. The magnetic field from wire 1 produces a magnetic field into the page at wire 2. The resulting magnetic force
on wire 2, using the right hand rule, pushes wire 2 in the direction of wire 1.
53. The perpendicular current-carrying wires neither attract nor repel one another.
54. Since I = 0, inside the tube, there is no magnetic field inside.
55. B = µolNI
56. If the length is doubled, the magnetic field is reduced by a factor of 2.
57. The geographic north pole is the magnetic south pole.
(a) Towards the top of the page,
(b) Out of the page.
58. The electron is deflected away from the Earth.
59. (a) F = qvB sin θ = (1.6 × 10−19 C)(2.5 × 106 m/s)(0.2 T ) sin(35) = 4.59 × 10−14 N
(b)
F = qvB sin θ = (1.6 × 10−19 C)(2.5 × 106 m/s)(0.2 T ) sin(35) = 4.59 × 10−14 N
F 4.59 × 10−14 N
a= = = 2.75 × 1013 m/s2
m 1.67 × 10−27 kg
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60. The minimum value is 0, if the electron enters the magnetic field so that it is parallel to the field.
61.
1
E = mv2 = e∆V
2
mv2
evB sin 90◦ =
R s
r
1 2m∆V 1 2(1.67 × 10−27 kg)(5.0 × 106 V )
B= = = 8.07 × 10−7 T
R e 4.0 × 105 m 1.60 × 10−19 C
µo I (4π×10−7 T ·m/A)(5.0 A)
68. B = 2πR = 2π(0.5 m) = 2 × 10−6 T
−7
(4π×10 T ·m/A)(6.0 A)
µo I
69. ~B = 2πr = 2π(0.15 m) = 8.0 × 10−6 T
70.
F = I2~l × ~B
−7
~B = µo I = (4π × 10 T · m/A)(8.0 A) = 3.2 × 10−6 T
2πr 2π(0.05 m)
F = (4.0 A)(1.0 m)(3.2 × 10−6 T ) − ẑ = 1.28 × 10−5 N towards wire 1
71. (a) As seen in the diagram below, wire 1 must carry a downward current to attract wire 3.
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F2,1 = F3,1
µo (2.0 A)(I1 ) µo (5.0 A)(I1 )
=
2πx 2π(x + 25 cm)
(2.0 A)(x + 25 cm) = (5.0 A)x
x = 8.33 cm
µo I (4π×10−7 T ·m/A)(3.0 A)
72. r = 2πB = 2π(0.20×10−6 T )
= 3 m = 300 cm
−7
(4π×10 T ·m/A)(500)(9.0×103 A)
µo NI
73. (a) B = 2πrin = 2π(0.80 m) 1.13 T =
(b) Doubling the number of turns would simple double the answer from the previous problem.→ B2N =
2.26 T
Therefore the magnetic field is increased by 1.13 T.
µo NI −4 T
74. B = l ⇒ I = µBo n = (4π×102.0×10
−7 T ·m/A)(833.3) = 0.2 A
µo I1 µ (3I )
BI1 =100 = 1
(−x̂), BI1 =100 = o 1 1 (x̂)
2π 2 r 2π 2 r
µo 2I1 (4π × 10−7 T · m/A)(100 A)
Btotal = 1
(x̂) = = 1.6 × 10−3 T
2π 2 r π(.5)(.05 m)
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(4×1016 m)
16. t = xv = (3.0×108 m/s)
= 1.3 × 108 s = 4.2 yrs
8 m/s)
17. f = c
λ = (3.0×10
(800×10−9 m)
= 3.75 × 1014 Hz
8
18. f = c
λ = (3.0×10 m/s)
(515×10−9 m)
= 5.8 × 1014 Hz
8 m/s)
19. λ = c
f = (3.0×10
(6.0×1014 Hz)
= 5 × 10−7 m
8 m/s)
20. f= c
λ = (3.0×10
(0.015 m) = 20 GHz
21. The electric field is in the +y direction, to be in agreement with the Pointing vector.
22. The electromagnetic field is propagating along the negative z-axis.
23. The intensity is an average, therefore it does not change.
8 m/s)
24. λ = cf = (3.0×10
(1×1010 Hz)
= 3 cm
25. Kilometers
26. T = 1f = 351Hz = 0.03 s
27.
1
f=
T
c
→ λ = = cT = (3.0 × 108 m/s)(0.08 s) = 2.4 × 107 m
f
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29.
r r
c+v c + .75 c
30. f0=f = 82.0 MHz = 217 MHz
rc−v r c − .75 c
c−v c − .75 c
31. f 0 = f = 82.0 MHz = 31.0 MHz
c+v c + .75 c
32. Emax = cBmax = 4.2 × 10−6 T (3 × 108 m/s) = 1260 N/C
33.
Pavg 2
Emax
I= =
4πr2 2µo c
r s
µo cPavg (4π × 10−7 T · m/A)(3.0 × 108 m/s)(900 W )
→E = = = 116 V /m
2πr2 2π(2.0 m)2
34.
Pavg 2
Emax
=
4πr2 2µo c
s s
2µo cPavg 2(4π × 10−7 T · m/A)(3.0 × 108 m/s)(500 W )
r= 2
= = 0.22 m
4πEmax 4π(800 N/C)2
Pavg 1000 W
35. I = 4πr2
= = 884 W /m2
4π(.3)2
r s
µo cPavg (4π × 10−7 T · m/A)(3.0 × 108 m/s)(300 W )
36. Bmax = Emax
c = 1
c = 1
8
(3.0×10 m/s)
= 9.0 × 10−7 T
2πr2 2π(0.5 m)2
2 2 5
37. P = IA = (1200
W /m )(100 m2 )= 1.2 × 10 W
1200 W /m −4 N
38. F = PA = cI A = 3.00×10 2
8 m/s (100 m ) = 4.0 × 10
800 W /m2
39. P = CI = 3.0×108 m/s
= 2.67 × 10−6 N/m2
2Savg 4.2×10−3 W
40. Pavg = 2P 2
c = c A = (3.0×108 m/s) 1.2×10−3 m = 2.3 × 10−8 N/m2
41. The electric and magnetic fields move.
42.
50 miles = 80467 m
x 80467
t= = = 2.68 × 10−4 s
v (3.0 × 108 m/s)
43. The Pointing vector is the energy flow associated with the electromagnetic wave.
44. Conservation of momentum.
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→ −
− → qenc
I
E ·d A =
εo
λl
E(2πrl) =
εo
λ (20 × 10−9 C/m)
→E = = ≈ 3.0 × 104 N/C outward
2πεo r 2π(8.85 × 10−12 C2 )(0.12)
−
→ −7 −9 C/m)(2.0×106 m/s)]
46. B = 2µoπrI = (4π×10 T ·m/A)[(30×10
2π(0.15 m) 8.0 × 10−8 T ẑ
−
→
47. F = qvBx̂ = (1.6 × 10−19 )(2.5 × 103 )(3.0)x̂ = 1.2 × 1015 N x̂
48. The direction of the force on the charged particle is in the x direction.
1.3×104 m −5 s
49. t = xt = 3×10 8 m/s = 4.33 × 10
(120 V /m)
50. B = E
c =(3.0×108 m/s)
= 4 × 10−7 T
51. E = Bc = (800 × 10−9 T )(3.0 × 108 m/s) = 240 V /m
52.
Emax = 2.9 kV /m
2π 2π
λ= = = 5.2 × 10−7 m
k (1.2 × 107 )
53. f = √1 = p 1
= 140 Hz
2π LC 2π (0.3 H)(4.3 × 10−6 C)
54.
1
f= √
2π LC
1 1
f0 = √ = p
0
2π L C 2π (4L)C
1
f0 = f
2
55.
1 2 1 2
Cε = LI
2 2rmax r
C 1.2 × 10−6 F
Imax = ε = (9 V ) = 0.2 A
L 0.2 H
1000 W /m2
56. S = cI = 3.0×108 m/s
= 3.3 × 10−6 J/m3
3 W
57. S = P
4πr2
= 420×10
4π(305 2 = 0.36 W /m
2
r s m)
P 900 × 103 W
58. r = = = 598 m
4πS 4π(0.2 W /m2 )
59.
Pout 2 × 106 W
Pin = = = 2.35 × 106 W
ε 0.85
Pin
A= = 2353 m2
I
60.
−→
E = 3î − 2 jˆ + 1k̂, B̂ = 2î + 6 jˆ + 6k̂
−
→ − →
E · B = (3)(2) + (−2)(6) + (1)(6) = 0
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−
→
S = 11.2î − 30.0 jˆ
−
→
| S | = 32.0, θ = −69.5◦
s s
Pµo c (80 W )(377)
62. r = 2
= = 2.77 m
2πEmax 2π(25 V /m)2
63.
1.0 × 105 m
t100 km = = 3.3 × 10−4 s
3 × 108 m/s
1.0 m
t1.0 m = = 2.9 × 10−3 s
343 m/s
∆t = t100 km − t1.0 m = 2.6 × 10−3 s
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76. Pr = cI = 2EoµBooc = ErmsµoBcrms = 2µo
−
→ − →
77. E · E = Ex2 + Ey2 + Ez2
78.
−
→ − →
A · B = AB cos θ
i f θ = 90◦
→ cos θ = 0
−
→ − →
Therefore, A · B = 0
79.
−
→ − →
A × B = AB sin θ
i f θ = 0◦
→ sin θ = 0
−
→ − →
Therefore, A × B = 0
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n1 sin θ1 = n2 sin θ2
−1 n1
θ2 = sin sin θ1
n2
24.
n1 sin θ1 = n2 sin θ2
n2 sin θ2 = n3 sin θ3
n2 −1 n1
θ3 = sin−1 sin θ2 = sin sin θ1
n3 n3
→ θ3 = θ1
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25.
t
y=
cos θ2
t
d = y sin φ = sin(θ1 − θ2 )
cos θ2
26. (Phy-Int-Pro-21-26S.png)
27. No, the angle of reflection is independent of the wavelength.
28. (Phy-Int-Pro-21-28S.png)
θc = sin−1 nn12 = sin−1 1.33 1
= 48.8◦
29.
30. This is a result of the diamond having a higher index of refraction, leading to total internal reflection.
31. This is due to diamonds acting like prisms, and splitting the colors since the index of refraction varies with the
frequency of light.
32. No, the frequency does not change.
33. The beam that is bent less will be the one with the greater speed.
34. There is noscenario that would allow this type of process to work, as it is not possible.
θ2 = sin−1 nn12 sin θ1 = sin−1 1.331
sin 45◦ = 32◦
35.
36.
λo 320 nm
λ= = = 240.6 nm
n 1.33
4λ = 240.6 − 320 = −79.4 nm
λ 630 nm
37. λglass = n = 1.5 = 420 nm
c (3.0×108 m/s)
38. n = v = (2.25×108 m/s) = 1.33
39. If you’re in medium 1 : n1 = 1.0
θ1 = sin−1 ((1.33)(sin 45◦ )) = 70.1◦
⇒ 19◦ with respect to the horizontal.
40. θ1 = sin−1 (n2 sin θ2 ) = sin−1 (1.66 sin 21.2◦ ) = 37◦
41. θ1 = sin−1 (n2 sin θ2 ) = sin−1 (1.66 sin 10.6◦ ) = 17.9◦
sin θ1
42. n2 = n1 sin θ2 = 1.93
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43.
n2 = 1.93
λo 630 nm
→λ= = = 326 nm
n 1.93
c
f= = 4.76 × 105 Hz
λo
c
v = = 1.55 × 108 m/s
n
44.
c 3 × 108
v f irst =
= = 1.80 × 108 m/s
n 1.66
c 3 × 108
vcrown = = = 1.97 × 108 m/s
n 1.52
c c c sin θ2
45. v = n = n1 sin θ1 = n1 sin θ1 = 1.16 × 108 m/s
sin θ2
46.
−1 n1
θ2 = sin sin θ1 = 23.5◦
n2
−1 n2
θ3 = sin sin θ2 = 32◦
n3
47.
x
tan θ2 =
h
x
→h=
tan θ2
−1 n1
θ2 = sin sin θ2 = 32.1◦
n2
4.0 m
→h= = 6.4 m
tan(32.1)
n1 sin θ1
48. n2 = sin θ2 = 1.18
49.
n1 sin θ1
n2 = = 1.18
sin θ2
−1 n2
φ = sin sin θ2 = 22◦
n3
51.
n2 1
θc = sin−1 = sin−1 = 48.6◦
n1 1.33
d = 2(2.0 m) tan θc = (4.0 m) tan 48.6◦ = 4.54 m
d
r = = 2.27 m
2
52. No, your image is 2.0 m away while the spider is only 1.0 m away.
53. 1s + s10 = 1f
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s0
m0 = −
s
1
s0 = −ms = − (4.2) = −2.1 cm
2
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71.
1 1 1
= (n − 1) − = 0.016
f R1 R2
f = 60 cm
sf (22.0 cm)(12.0 cm)
72. s0 = s− f = (22.0 cm−12.0 cm) = 26.4 cm
73.
75.
sf (8.0 cm)(11.0 cm)
s0 = s− f = (8.0 cm−11.0 cm) = −29 cm
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76.
s1 f 1 (35.0 cm)(8.0 cm)
s01 = = = 10.4 cm
s1 − f1 (35.0 cm − 8.0 cm)
−s0
m1 = 1 = −0.3
s1
The image formed by the first lens acts as the object for the second lens.
let s01 = s2
1 1 1
+ 0 = =0
s s f
0
s = −s
Using the magnification equation:
y0
m=1=
y
0
y = y = 72 inches
Using the geometry:
y0
0 s
y =
s − s0 2
→ The mirror needs to be 36 inches tall.
80. The first closest image is 5.0 m in the mirror on the left, or 10.0 m from your location. The second closest
image is located 10.0 m in the mirror on the right, or 20.0 m from your position. Lastly, the third image is
located 20.0 m in the mirror on the right or 40.0 m from your location.
81. The first image in the left mirror is 5.0 m in or a total distance of 10.0 from you. The second closest image
in the left mirror is due to the first image in the right mirror. That image is 25.0 m from the left mirror so it
creates an image that is 25.0 m in the left mirror. Therefore the total distance between you and the second
image is 50.0 m
82.
R 25.0 cm
f= = = 12.5 cm
2 2
sf (40.0 cm)(12.5 cm)
s0 = = = 18.2 cm, real
s− f 40.0 cm − 12.5 cm
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83.
R 40.0 cm
f= = = 20.0 cm
2 2
sf (25.0 cm)(20.0 cm)
s0 = = = 100 cm, real
s− f 25.0 cm − 20.0 cm
−s0 −100 cm
m= = = −4.0, inverted
s 25.0 cm
sf (15.0 cm)(0.65 cm)
84. s0 = s− f = 15.0 cm−0.65 cm = −0.68 m
85.
−R −40.0 cm
f= = = −20.0 cm
2 2
sf (30.0 cm)(−20.0 cm)
s0 = = = −12.0 cm
s− f 30.0 cm + 20.0 cm
−s0 12.0 cm
m= = = 0.400
s 30.0 cm
86.
R
f= = 25.0 cm
2
s( f ) (80.0 cm)(25.0 cm)
s0 = = = 36.4 cm
s−(f) 80.0 cm − 25.0 cm
−s0
m= = −0.45
s
87.
−s0
m = −5 =
s
0
→s =5s
s0 − s = 0.6 m = 5 s − s
⇒ s = 0.15 m; s0 = 0.75
ss0
f= = 0.125
s + s0
88.
1 −s0
m= =
2 s
→ s = −2 s0
|s0 |−s = 10.0 cm = −s0 − 2 s0
⇒ s0 = −3.33 cm; s = 6.67 cm
ss0
f= = −6.67 cm
s + s0
89.
y0 3 −s0
m= = = 0.6 =
y 5 s
0
s = −0.6 s
s + |s0 | = 28.0 cm = s − s0
s = 28.0 + s0 = 28.0 − 0.6 s
s = 40.0 cm
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90.
1 1 1 1 1
= (n − 1) − = (0.5) − = 0.083 cm−1
f R1 R2 2.0 cm 3.0 cm
f = 12.0 cm
91.
sf (18.0 cm)(30.0 cm)
s0 = = = −45.0 cm
s− f (18.0 cm − 30.0 cm)
−s0 45.0 cm
m= = = 2.50 Virtual and upright
s 18.0 cm
92.
sf (35.0 cm)(30.0 cm)
s0 = = = 210 cm
s− f (35.0 cm − 30.0 cm)
−s0 210 cm
m= = = 6.0 Real and inverted
s 35.0 cm
93.
sf (10.0 cm)(20.0 cm)
s0 = = = −20.0 cm
s− f (10.0 cm − 20.0 cm)
−s0 20.0 cm
m= = = 2.0 inverted
s 10.0 cm
94. Diverging lenses have negative focal lengths.
95. Two rays is the minimum, the third is just a check.
96. It is assumed that the difference between the distance between the surface of the lens and the focal point and
the distance between the center of the lens and the focal point is negligible.
97. A virtual image is an image in which light rays do not pass through an image point.
98. R → ∞
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ymax = L tan θ
y
→ θ = tan−1
L
y
d sin θ 27 × 10−6 sin tan−1 L
λ= = = 599 nm
m 2
18.
λ
= 2 nt
2
λ 550 nm
t= = = 97 nm
4 n 4(1.42)
1
19. d = 2500 = 0.4 mm
1
20. d = 0.1 mm ⇒ 0.1 mm = 1000 lines/cm
21.
1
d= = 2 × 10−6 m
5000
−9 m
−1 λ −1 720 × 10
θ = sin = sin = 21◦
d 2 × 10−6 m
22.
d = 1.32 × 10−6 m
1
→ = 7576 lines/cm
d
23. (a) The path difference must be multiple of half a wavelength.
(b) The path difference between the two waves must be a multiple of the wavelength.
24. The fringe spacing would decrease.
25. Monochromatic light is used since using light of multiple wavelengths would super impose all the patterns on
the screen.
26.
d sin θ = mλ
−3
−3 −1 3.3 × 10
λ = d sin θ = (0.4 × 10 m) sin tan = 440 nm
3.0
27.
d sin θ = mλ
−3
−3 −1 2.9 × 10
λ = d sin θ = (0.25 × 10 m) sin tan = 242 nm
3.0
28.
d sin θ = mλ
mλ 2(500 nm)
d= = = 0.9 mm
sin θ sin tan −1 2.2 × 10−3 2mm
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v
λ= = 0.1 m
f
d sin θ = mλ
mλ 0.1
θ = sin−1 = sin−1 = 23.6◦
d .25
30.
d sin θ = mλ
d sin θ 0.285 m(sin 22)
λ= = = 0.036 m
m 3
v 343 m/s
f= = = 9528 Hz
λ 0.036 m
31.
3000 Hz ⇒ λ = 0.11 m
1
d sin θ = m + λ
2
−1 1 λ −1 1 0.11
θ = sin m+ = sin 0+ = 11.3◦
2 d 2 0.28
32.
1
d sin θ = m + λ
2
1 λ 1 650 nm
d = m+ = 6+ = 1.16 mm
2 sin θ 2 sin tan−1 8.0×10−3
2.2
33.
y
tan θ =
L
y = L tan θ = (1.3 m) tan(3) = 0.07 m
(550×10−9 m)(2.5 m)
0 + 21 = = 3.4 × 10−4 m
λL
34. 4y = d 2(2×10−3 m)
35.
1
d sin θ = (m + )λ
2
d sin θ 1 (0.33 × 10−3 ) sin(20) 1
m= − = − = 225
λ 2 500 × 10−9 m 2
Therefore, the total on both sides of the central maximum is 250 minimum.
36. For the number of dark fringes
1
d sin θ = m + λ
2
d sin θ 1 (1.8 × 10−3 ) sin(20) 1
m= − = − = 1118
λ 2 550 × 10−9 m 2
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d sin θ = mλ
(1.8 × 10−3 ) sin(20)
m= = 1119
550 × 10−9 m
The total number of bright fringes plus the center is max is then 2239
mtotal = 4475
37. No
38. The phase difference is defined as
φ = 2π 2π −3 m) sin(0.6◦ ) = 13.2 rad
λ d sin θ = 500×10−9 m (0.1 × 10
φ = 2π 2π −3 m) sin(0.5◦ ) = 22◦
39. λ d sin θ = (500×10−9 m) (0.2 × 10
φ = 2π y 2π −3 m) 4.75×10−3 m = 3.6 rad
40. λ d L = (550×10−9 m) (0.08 × 10 1.2 m
41.
2π
φ= d sin θ
λ !
(550 × 10−9 m)( 0.25
π
−1 λφ )
→ θ = sin = sin−1 −3
= 0.05 rad
2πd 2π(1.3 × 10 m)
42.
√
r
−1 I
φ = 2 cos = 2 cos−1 0.55 = 1.47
Imax
λφ (550 nm)(1.47 rad)
δ= = = 129 nm
2π 2π
43.
φ
I = Imax cos
2
I φ 1.70 rad
= cos = cos = 0.66 → 66%
Imax 2 2
44.
πyd
I = Imax cos
λL
π(0.005 m)(0.2 × 10−3 m)
I πyd
= cos = cos = 0.97
Imax λL (650 × 10−9 m)(0.8 m)
1 1
λ 550 nm
46. t = 2 + m 2n = 2 2(1.3) = 106 nm
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d sin θ = mλ
1
sin tan−1 0.5
d sin θ 4300 1.9
λ= = = 592 nm
m 1
1
48. d = 2300 line/cm = 4.35 µm
1
49. 4.0×10−6 m
= 2500 lines/cm
50.
λ
d=
sin θ
1 sin θ sin 15
→ = = = 0.8 µm
d λ 800 nm
51. False
52. Yes.
53.
1
d= = 3.0 µm
3300
700 × 10−9
λ
θ = sin−1 = sin−1 = 0.24
d 3 × 10−6
54.
2d sin θ = mλ
−1 mλ 0.13
θ = sin = sin−1 = 0.22 rad = 12.5◦
2d 2(0.3)
55.
2d sin θ = mλ
2d sin θ 2(0.18 nm) sin(9.2)
λ= = = 0.06 nm
m 1
56.
4r
δ = 180◦ = 360◦
λ
λδ 1 1
4r= ◦
= λ = 500 nm = 250 nm
360 2 2
57. The energy goes into the components that interfere constructively.
58. True.
59. Differences in path length in the traveling wave fronts.
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30. Classical velocity addition is used in non-relativistic cases where similar components are added or subtracted
from one another to determine changes in velocity.
31.
s
0 1 − Vc
f = fo
1 + Vc
0 2 2
1 − Vc 600 2
f λo
= = = = 0.16
fo 1 + Vc λ 1500
V
= 0.16
c
u0x +v c+v c(1+ vc )
32. ux = vu0
= 1+ vc2 = 1+ cv =c
1+ 2x c
c
2 2
33. E = q mc 2 = q mc = 0.7 MeV
(0.8 c)2
1 − cv2 1 − c2
(0.85)(0.5 MeV )
34. The rest mass is mc2 = 0.5 MeV . p = q mv 2 = q m(0.85 c) 2 = m(0.85 c) c
0.53 c = 0.53 c = 0.8 MeV /c
1 − vc2 1 − (0.85
c2
c)
35. (a) The proton has a rest mass: mc2 = 940 MeV .
mo c2
E= q
2
1 − vc2
r
v2 mo c2
1− =
c2 E
r
m o c2 2
v=c 1−( ) = .34c
E
(b)
E 2 = (pc)2 + (mc2 )2
1 1
q q
p= 2 2
E − (mc ) = 2 (1000 MeV )2 − (940 MeV )2 = 341 MeV /c
c c
36.
E 2 = (pc)2 + (mc2 )2
q q
pc = E 2 − (mc2 )2 = ((1 MeV + 2 MeV ) + 3 MeV )2 − (1 MeV + 3 MeV )2
p = 3.46 MeV /c
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37.
E 2 = (pc)2 + (mc2 )2
1
q
m = 2 [E 2 − (pc)2 ] = 6.7 MeV /c2
c
38. (a) Your heart beat would still measure at the same rate since they are in the same reference frame.
(b)
1
t 0 = γt = q (1.02 s) = 2.3 s
2
1 − cv2
60s/min
→ = 26 beats/min
2.3s/beat
uB −uA −0.8 c−0.6 c
39. uAB = u u
1− B2 A
= c2
= −0.95c
c 1− (−0.8)(0.6)
2
c
(9.11×10−31 kg)(0.7)(3×108 m/s)
40. Relativistic momentum: pr = q mv 2 = q
2
= 2.68 × 10−22 kg · m/s
1 − vc2 1 − (0.7c2c)
Classical momentum:
mc2
E = 2mc2 = q
2
1 − vc2
mc2
2mc2 = q
2
1 − vc2
s 2
1
⇒ v = c 1− = 0.87 c
2
46. As the speed of light is approached, the amount of work needed to bring the particle to v = c is infinite.
47. Photons are massless.
48.
t = 2to
s 2
to
v=c 1− = 0.87 c
2to
r r
v2 (0.9 c)2
49. L = Lo 1 − 2 = (1.0 m) 1 − = 0.44 m
c c2
50. (a) t = xv = 150.5c cyr = 30 years
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(b)
t = γto
r r
t v2 (0.5 c)2
to = = (30 yrs) 1 − 2 = (30 yrs) 1− = 26.0 yrs
y c c2
51. t = xv = 5000 m −5 s
0.9 c = 1.85 × 10
52. Non-relativistic speeds: p = mv = (9.11 × 10−31 kg)(0.01)(3.0 × 108 m/s) = 2.73 × 10−24 kg · m/s
53.
4E = (γ2 − γ1 ) mc2
(mc2 )electron = 0.511 MeV
1
4E = √ − 1 (0.511 MeV ) = 0.45 MeV
1 − 0.72
54. The first postulate of Special Relativity is that “All laws of nature are the same in all uniformly moving frames
of reference”. An example of this would be a plane that is flying in a straight line with a constant speed. If
you try to perform an experiment, such as throwing a ball, in the plane, you’ll find that the ball follows the
same rules of trajectories as if it were thrown on the surface of the Earth.
55. You and your friend will have the same frame of reference if you are not moving relative to one another. For
example, if you are travelling in a car together, you are both moving (relative to the surface of the Earth), but
not moving relative to each other since you both have the same speed. You will not be in the same reference
frame if you have different velocities.
56. There would be no way to tell the difference between being at rest and being in motion if you were moving
at a constant speed. However, if you accelerate, objects will appear to move in the direction opposite of the
acceleration. As an example, consider something hanging from the rear-view mirror swinging as you turn,
speed up, or slow down.
57. Relative to an outside observer, the paintball has a faster velocity when the car is moving. If someone is inside
the car with her, the paintball appears to move at the same speed as it would if it were fired by Jeanette when
she is standing outside on the ground.
58. No, there is no way to have observers in a different frame of reference see the fireworks going off in different
places or at different times. Relativity allows for the adjustment of distances and/or times, so that if there is a
difference between the distances (or times) of two events in one frame, it can be translated to what is observed
in a different frame of reference. If, however, the difference between the distance and times of two events in a
particular frame of reference is zero, there is no translation to a difference frame of reference. The difference
in distance and time between the two events will still be zero in all frames of reference.
59. Time passes for each twin throughout the trip at different speeds. However, to have a twin return before the
other twin was born would require travelling backwards in time, which is not possible without travelling faster
than the speed of light.
60. Since the situation is relative, there isn’t a preferred frame of reference. So while objects and people appear to
be shrunk along your direction of motion, you appear to be shrunk along your direction of motion to them.
61. Since E = mc2 , the reaction would produce: (2 kg)(3 ×108 m/s)2 = 1.8×10{ 17} Joules (2 kg)(3 ×108 m/s)2 =
1.8 × 1017 Joules
v1 +v2 1.7 c
62. V = 1+ v1 v2 =
1.723 = 0.99 c
c2
63.
1 1 1
γ= q = q = √ = 3.203
v
1 − c2
2 (0.95
1 − c2 c)2 1 − .9025
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(b) No. Relativity shows that either length or time can be different according to different observers.
65. In this case, “l0 ” is the length measured at rest relative to the sled, so that is the length someone riding on the
sled would measure. “l” is the length measured by someone watching the sled go by. Solve the equation for
relativistic length for “l0 ” and plug in the appropriate values:
r
u2
l = l0 1 − 2
c
l 2
lo = q = p = 3.33 meters
u2 1 − (0.8) 2
1 − c2
66. (a) Pam measures the proper time interval, since this is the interval between events taken from the perspec-
tive of someone at rest in the frame of the car.
(b) Pam measures the proper length of the car, since this is the distance measured at rest in the frame of the
moving vehicle.
(c) Ted.
67. No, this does not contradict Einstein’s postulate. Remember that the equation for the speed of a light wave is
λ f = c. Since “c” is a constant, when λ goes up, f must go down to compensate, and the speed of the wave
“c” is unchanged.
1
68. 4t = γt0 = p (2) = 2.00
1 − (0.01)2
69. The pilot measures the proper time since it is the interval between events taken from the perspective of
someone at rest in the sign’s reference frame.
70. l0 = q l 2 = q 110 = 166.3 m
1 − uc2 c 2
1 − 0.75
s 2 s c
0.40 2
l
71. u = c 1− = c 1− = 0.917c
l0 1
72. (a)
l0 = 7000
r s
u2 (2000 ∗ 343)2
l = l0 1 − 2 = (7000) 1− ≈ 7000 f t
c (3 × 108 )2
mv(γ−1)
78. pr − pclassical = γmv−mv
mv = mv = γ − 1 = q 1 2 − 1 = 4.4 × 10−14
1 − cv2
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79.
Lo
L=
γ
r r
v2 (0.7 c)2
L = Lo 1− 2 = 2 1− = 1.43 m
c c2
15 c·yr
80. 4t = xv = 0.9 c = 16.7 yrs
p
4t
Mirella ages by → to = γ =p 16.7 yr 1 − 0.92 = 7.3 yrs
15 c·y
Similarly for Sam: to = 0.75 c 1 − 0.752 = 13.2 yrs
15 c·y 15 c·y
When Mirella lands, she has to wait, so she ages by 0.75 c − 0.90 c = 3.3 yrs
Therefore, Sam is older by 13.2 − (7.3 + 3.3) = 2.6 yrs
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TABLE 23.1:
Vs (V) λ(nm)
1.9 280
0.72 450
25. When 500 nm light strikes a surface, the stopping potential for the ejected electrons is 0.70 V. What would the
wavelength need to be for the stopping potential to be twice as large?
26. Calculate the magnitude of the momentum of a photon that has energy equal to the rest energy of an electron.
27. What is the wavelength of a photon with a momentum of 2.7 * 10−22 kg m/s?
28. Determine the energy and frequency associated with a photon whose wavelength is 42.0 pm.
29. Determine the de Broglie wavelength of a 2.0 keV photon.
30. Determine the de Broglie wavelength of a 1.0 keV neutron.
31. Determine the de Broglie wavelength of electrons that are accelerated through a 15.0 kV potential difference.
32. While performing a photoelectric experiment, if the frequency of the light used is increased but the intensity
is held constant, does the stopping potential increase or decrease?
33. Determine the cutoff wavelength for a sodium surface (ϕ =2.5 eV).
34. A 2.0 kg brick is thrown with a speed of 22.0 m/s. What is its de Broglie wavelength?
35. Show that a charged particle of mass m that is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of ∆V has
a de Broglie wavelength of: √ h
2mp4V
36. Determine the energy of a photon of frequency 500 GHz in electron volts.
37. A transmitter with a power output of 100 W sends out a signal at 98.5 MHz. Determine the number of photons
emitted per second.
38. Tungsten has a work function of 4.6 eV in vacuum. Determine the cutoff wavelength for the photoelectric
effect.
39. Does the discovery of the cutoff frequency in the photoelectric effect give a stronger case for a particle or
wave-like theory of light?
40. Electrons are released from a surface with a maximum velocity of 4.0 * 105 when 600 nm light is used.
Calculate the work function of the surface the electrons are ejected from.
41. What is the momentum and energy of a 650 nm photon?
42. What is the de Broglie wavelength of a proton that has a speed of 1.6 * 106 m/s?
43. Determine λm for a body at a temperature of 2400 K
44. An incandescent light bulb has a temperature of approximately 2000 K. Explain why an incandescent light
bulb is not a very efficient source of light.
45. What is the frequency of a photon with a 400 nanometer wavelength?
46. How much energy (in joules and electron volts) does a photon with a wavelength of 300 nanometers have?
47. A photon of heat energy (infrared light) has a wavelength of 730 nanometers. Find the frequency and
momentum of this photon.
48. A gamma-ray photon striking Earth’s upper atmosphere has an energy of 2.77 MeV. What is the wavelength
and frequency of this photon?
49. A given material has a photoelectric threshold wavelength of 305 nm. Calculate the maximum kinetic energy
(in electron volts) of the electrons ejected from the surface of the material if the material is struck by radiation
with a frequency of 1.77 * 1015 Hz.
50. A metal surface is exposed to 350 nm light. What is the maximum speed of the electrons emitted from this
surface if the surface’s work function is 2.7 eV?
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51. What is the work function for a metal that is just capable of ejecting electrons when 350 nm light shines on it?
52. If a monochromatic light bulb emits 500 nm light, calculate the frequency of the light.
53. If a monochromatic 100 Watt light bulb generates 500 nm light, how many photons per second is it emitting?
54. How is the energy of a photon changed if its momentum is doubled?
55. If the photoelectric work function of a particular metal is 3.1 eV, and 325 nm light falls on it, calculate the
stopping potential in volts.
56. Can a particle be diffracted?
57. If the photoelectric work function of a particular metal is 2.7 eV, and 400 nm light falls on it, calculate the
stopping potential in electron volts.
58. Calculate the velocity of the ejected electrons created in the previous problem.
59. If the stopping potential of a metal for electrons ejected by 320 nm photons is 0.220 V, what is the photoelectric
threshold wavelength for the metal?
60. If the stopping potential of a metal for electrons ejected by 425 nm is 0.20 V, what is the work function for the
metal?
61. If a photon has a momentum of 7.5 * 10−27 kg m/s, what is the energy of the photon expressed in electron
volts?
62. If a photon has a momentum of 8.1 * 10−27 kg m/s, what is the wavelength of the photon?
63. If a radio station broadcasts on a frequency of 94.7 MHz, what is the momentum of each photon emitted by
the radio transmitter?
64. If a radio station broadcasts on a frequency of 97.9 MHz and a power of 40 kW, how many photons does the
radio transmitter emit per second?
65. If a particular metal ejects electrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 7.1 eV when light of 220 nm falls on
it, what is the work function of the metal in eV?
66. What would change if the value of Planck’s constant h were increased by a significant amount?
67. Waves often travel in a medium. Water waves travel in water. Sound waves travel in air. What do quantum
mechanical wavefunctions travel in?
68. What does the wave nature of matter have to say about why objects appear solid?
69. What potential difference would you have to accelerate electrons through to have a wavelength of .22 nanome-
ters?
70. How fast would a neutron have to be moving to effectively measure the distance between atoms in a crystal
lattice with atoms approximately .25 nm apart?
71. Are protons or electrons better for probing very small scale structures?
72. A beam of electrons is scattered by atoms with a lattice spacing of .115 nm. The first intensity maximum
occurs at 35 degrees. What is the kinetic energy of each of the electrons in the beam in Joules?
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6.
hf −hf0 4λ
f raction = =
hf 4λ + λ
h (6.63 × 10−34 J · s)
4λ = (1 − cos φ) = (1 − cos 85) = 2.21 pm
mc (9.11 × 10−31 kg)(3.0 × 108 m/s)
2.21
f rac = = 0.042 = 4.2%
2.21 + 50
7. No the wavelength isn’t the same. The electron has a greater wavelength.
8. No, the wavelength isn’t the same. The electron has a greater de Broglie wavelength.
6.63×10−34 J·s
9. λ = hp = √ h = p −31
= 123 pm
2mK 2(9.11 × 10 kg)(100 eV )(1.6 × 10−19 J/eV )
10.
h̄
4x =
4p
→ 4p = (0.001)p = (0.001)(9.11 × 10−31 kg)(1.78 × 105 m/s) = 1.62 × 10−28
(6.63×10−34 J·s)
2π
4x = = 651 nm
1.62 × 10−28
R 4λP 4(652×10−9 m)(5.0×10−3 W ) 21
11. A = hc(πd 2 )
= π(6.63×10 −34 J·s)(3×108 m/s)(3,0×10−3 m)2 = 2.31 × 10 phtons/m2 ·
hc (1240 eV ·nm)
12. E = λ = 590 nm = 2.10 eV
(590×10 −9 )(120 W )
λP 20 photons/s
13. R = hc = (6.63×10−34 J·s)(3×108 m/s) = 3.56 × 10
14.
Rhc
P=
λ
λP
→ Rate =
hc
The greater the wavelength, the higher the rate. Therefore, 800 nm lamp emits more photons/s.
eV ·nm
15. λ = eVhc
s +Φ
= 5.01240
eV +2.0 eV = 177 nm
1240 eV ·nm
16. E = hc
λ = 250 nm = 4.96 eV
17. K = hr f − Φ = (4.14 × 10−15 eV · s)(3.2 15
r × 10 Hz) − 2.0 eV = 11.2 eV
2(E − Φ) 2(6.0 − 4.5)
18. v=c 2
= (3 × 108 m/s) = 7.30 × 105 m/s
mc 511 × 103 eV
eV ·nm
( 1240
450 nm )−1.5 eV
19. Vs = h f −Φ
e = e = 1.26 V
20.
1240 eV ·nm
hf −Φ 225 nm − 1.5 eV
Vs = = = 4.01 V
r e r e r
2eVs 2eVs 8 2e(4.01 V )
v= =c 2
= (3 × 10 m/s) = 1.19 × 106 m/s
m mc 511 × 103 eV
1240 eV ·nm 1240 nm
21. Kmax = hc hc
λ − λmax = 255 nm − 270 nm = 0.27 eV
22. The slowest electronjust breaks free of thesurface and has zero kinetic energy.
1 1240 eV ·nm
23. Vs = Kem = 1e hcλ −λ = e 300 − 4.0 = 0.13 V
e(λ1V1 −λ2V2 ) e((1.75)(280 V )−(450)(0.80))
24. Φ = λ1 −λ2 = (450−280) = 0.76 eV
25.
hc hc
= − K1 + K2
λ2 λ1
hcλ1 (1240 eV · nm)(500 nm)
→ λ2 = = = 390 nm
hc + λ1 (K2 − K1 ) 1240 eV · nm + (500 nm)(1.4 − 0.7)
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35.
E f = Ei
K f +U f = 0
1 2
mv + (−4V )q = 0
2
p2 p
= 4V q ⇒ p = 2 mq4V
2m
h
⇒λ= √
2 mp4V
36. E = h f = (6.626 × 10−34 J · s)(500 × 109 Hz) 1.6×10
1.0 eV
−19 J = 2.1 × 10−3 eV
37.
1
E = K = mv2 = h f
2
mv2 h u
v ph = f λ = =
2 hmv 2
−3
43. λm = 2.898×10
2400 K
m·K
= 1.2075 × 10−6 m
44. Because using the equation to calculate the peak emission wavelength for 2000 K shows that the light bulb
emits primarily in the infrared portion of the EM spectrum. Therefore most of the energy is emitted as heat
instead of light.
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eVo = h f − φ
hc 1240 eV · nm
φ= − eVo = − 0.2 eV = 2.72 eV
λ 425 nm
61. E = pc = (7.5 × 10−27 kg · m/s)(3 × 108 m/s)(1.602 × 1019 J) = 36.0 eV
62. λ = h/p = 80.7 nm
63. p = hcf = 2.09 × 10−34
64.
hf
p= = 2.16 × 10−26
c
40000 J/s
#= = 18.52 × 1029 photons/s
2.16 × 10−26 J
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70. The momentum of the neutron can be set equal to its q.m momentum
h
p=
λ
h (6.626 × 10−34 )
→v= = = 1.58 × 103 m/s
mλ (1.674 × 10−27 kg)(0.25 × 10−9 )
71. A larger mass of probe would then need to be accelerated to a higher velocity to get a desired wavelength.
Therefore, the least massive particle (the electron) is the best probe.
72.
h
λ = d sin θ = √
2 mE
h 2
→E = = 5.06 × 10−17 J
2 m d 2 sin2 θ
2
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mv2 kq2
=− 2
r r
kq 2
→ mv2 = −
r
kq2
→K=−
2r
19. E = −Z 2 (−13.6 eV ) 1 − 212 = 91.8 eV
20.
2 1
E = −(82) (−13.6 eV ) 1 − 2 = 68.6 keV
2
hc 1240 eV · nm
λ= = = 0.02 nm, these are X − rays
E 68.6 × 103 eV
hc 1240 eV ·nm
21. E = λ = 550 nm = 2.25 eV
22.
hc
E=
λ
hc 1240eV · nm
λ= = = 387.5 nm
E 3.2 eV
c
f = = 7.7 × 105 Hz
λ
23.
h 1 p2
→K=
λ=
p 2m
√
⇒ p = 2 mK
h hc 1240 eV · nm
λ= √ = √ = p = 0.12 nm
2 mK 2 mcK 2(0.51 × 106 eV )(100 eV )
1240 eV ·nm
24. λ = √ h = √ hc = p = 0.06 nm
2 mK 2 mcK 2(0.51 × 106 eV )(400zeV )
25. For blue light λ ≈ 450 nm
2 [1240 eV ·nm]2
K = (λh)
2 m = 2(0.511×106 )450 nm = 3.3 meV
26. The muon has a mass that is approx. 105.7 Mev/c2
1240 eV ·nm
λ= √ h = √ hc = p = 6.0 × 10−4 nm
2 mK 2 mcK 2(105.7 × 106 eV )(20 × 103 eV )
27. λ = hc
E = 590 nm
28. E = (−13.6 eV ) 1 − 14 = 10.2 eV
Therefore,
λ = hc
E = 656 nm
32. Increases
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(4x)(m)(.025)(vx ) =
2π
6.63 × 10−34
vx = = 10.3011 m/s
2π(.025)(9.11 × 10−31 )(.45 × 10−3 )
38.
h̄
4x =
4p
→ 4p = (0.001)p = (0.001)(9.11 × 10−31 kg)(1.78 × 105 m/s) = 1.62 × 10−28
(6.63×10−34 J·s)
2π
4x = = 651 nm
1.62 × 10−28
39. A fluorescent compound might be excited several energy levels by a high frequency photon(ie n=1 to n=4),
then emit two photons of lesser energy(n=4 to n=3, n=3 to n=1), which would emit a photon with lower
frequency.
40. The wall’s recoil is subject to the same uncertainty as the photon itself, even though the wall is much larger.
41. There is no lower limit. It is possible to know nothing about a particle.
42. The student’s statement is relatively accurate. The nucleus contains the majority of the atom’s mass, and is
much smaller (105 ) the size of the radius of the atom.
43. Quantum effects apply at all sizes. However, these effects are very small on the macroscopic scale.
44. An incandescent bulb can be modeled as a black-body radiator, which emits light across all wavelengths.
However, a gas discharge tube is made of a single substance, which shares similarly quantized electrons.
45. The square of a particle’s amplitude is proportional to its probability of existing at a location. Thus, the particle
is four times as likely to be found at y than at x.
46. The emission spectra would be the combination of the each gas’s spectra, as each gas absorbs light indepen-
dently.
47. The smallest possible transition is a n=2 to n=1 transition for the Lyman series. This generates a 10.6 eV
photon. However, visible light has energies between 1.6 and 3.4 eV.
48. These measurements are not taken at the same time. The second measurement will destroy the results of the
first measurement, reducing the precision to an amount consistent with the uncertainty principle.
49. All matter can be represented with wave equations. However, electrons have very small masses, which means
that wave equations are the best way to describe them.
50. The hydrogen atom will be ionized, as the energy needed to ionize the hydrogen atom’s electron is 13.6 eV.
The remaining 1.4 eV become part of the electron’s kinetic energy
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1. True.
2. Alpha rays – positive
Beta rays – negative
Gamma rays – neutral
3. There are 6 protons.
4. The half-life of an element is the time it takes for half of the original quantity to decay.
5. 14 of the original amount remains.
6. The isotope becomes a different element.
7. Assumed the same starting amounts, the 0.1 s substance because it decays faster, releasing more radiation in a
shorter amount of time.
8. 56 56 0
26 Fe →27 Co +−1 e
64 60
9. 29Cu →27 CO +42 He
10. Gamma rays.
11. Nucleus.
12. The atomic number is reduced by 2.
13. No
14. Gamma radiation gives off electromagnetic energy while alpha and beta radiation give off particles.
15. Mendelevium.
16. 162
65 T b
17. The new atomic number is 23.
18. 14
19. 9 years.
1
20. There is 32 of a gram remaining.
21.
Eb = 4mc2
→ 4m = (M3He + Mn ) − M4He = (3.016 u + 1.009 u) − 4.003 u = 0.022 u
931.5 MeV /c2
⇒ Eb = 4mc2 = (0.022 u)c2 = 20.5 MeV
1u
1 n
22. One equation is: N = 2 No
−0.693
Another equation using the number e is: N = No e( To t )
23. First, determine the number of half-lives:
13.5 days
2.36 days/half-life
= 5.72 half-lives
n
Now solve using: N = 21 No
1 5.72 half-lives
2 × 5.23 mCi = 0.0992 mCi = 99.2 µCi
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24.
E = NEnuc
6.02 × 1023 nuc/mol
N= (1.2 g) = 3.07 × 1021 nuclei
235 g/mol
1.6 × 10−19 J
1h 1 kW
E = (3.07 × 1021 nuclei)(200 × 106 eV ) = 2.73 × 104 kW · h
1 eV 3600 s 1000 J/s
26. The two atoms have the same number of neutrons.
27. They all have the same number of protons.
1 36.5
µCi) = 1.03 × 10−11 µCi.
28. In one year, there are 36.5 half-lives. Therefore, the activity measures 2 (1.00
29. If we find the half-life of the sample, we can determine the isotope.
n
1
N = No
2
n
N 1
=
No 2
n
1 N
ln = ln
2 No
1 N
n ln = ln
2 No
h i h i
ln NNo ln 2.64 g
2.65 g
n = 1 = 1 = 0.00545 half-lives
ln 2 ln 2
31 years
≈ 5700 years
0.00545 half-lives
Since the half-life of the sample is around 5700 years, it must be carbon-14.
30. 14 14 −
6 C →7 N + e + v̄
12 12 +
31. 7 N →6 C + e + v
32. Due to electrostatic repulsion, the amount of kinetic energy required to have an alpha particle make contact
with the nucleus of an atom is extremely large.
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33. Yes.
34. Fusion is the process in which lighter nuclei form a heavier nucleus, thereby releasing energy.
Eb
35. A = [146(1.0087) u + 92(1.0078) u − 238.05 u]/235 = 7.42 MeV /nucleon
36. A X →A−4 Y +4 He
Z Z−2 2
37. They have the same number of nucleons.
38. Electromagnetic.
39. Higgs boson.
40. They could produce 2 gamma rays.
41. Yes.
42. The electroweak force is composed of electromagnetism and the nuclear weak force.
43. The strong force dominates.
44. Nucleons are made of quarks. Yes, quarks have a fractional charge.
45. The energy and photons generated by fusion resist the compressional force of gravity.
46. The energy released by decay(E=∆mc2 ) heats the plutonium, which makes it warm to the touch.
47. The most stable element is iron-56. Since iron-56 is the most stable element, no energy can be released by
iron undergoing fusion. Therefore, the star will implode because there is not enough energy to resist gravity.
48. Ingesting the alpha radiation emitting substance is more dangerous. Because alpha radiation is easily absorbed
by matter, the vast majority of the radiation will be absorbed by the body.
49. There is a 50% chance that the atom has not decayed, and a 50% chance that the atom has decayed.
50. Neutrons are uncharged, which allows them to more easily approach the nucleus. This lowers the energies
needed to accomplish fission.
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(a) p → π+ + π◦
(b) π+ → µ+ + vµ
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1. True.
2. Using the conservation law for baryon number, yes, the reaction can occur.
3. 1 + 1 + (−1) = 1
4. Using the conservation of electron-lepton numbers, the decay reaction listed is possible.
5.
LHS = RHS
0 = −1 + 1 + 1
0 6= 1
LHS = RHS
0 + 0 = 1 + −1
0=0
LHS = RHS
0+0 = 0−1
0 6= −1
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31. Baryons.
32. The sum of the baryon numbers of the system must be equal before and after a process.
33. The sum of electron-leptons numbers before an event must equal the sum of the electron-lepton numbers after
the event.
34. False, there is no law of conservation of meson number.
35. Baryon.
36. Meson.
37. Up, down, charmed, bottom, top, strange.
38. Up, charmed and top.
39. Hadrons are particles with structure and size while leptons are light particles with no structure or size. The
leptons interact via the weak force while the hadrons interact via the strong force.
40. The baryon number is 0.
41. Since the protons and neutrons are approximately the same mass, the answer is Am.
2 2(8.99×109 )(79)(1.60×10−19 C)2
42. dmin = 2kZe
Eα = 7.0(1.60×10−13 )
= 32.5 f m
2 9 −19
2(8.99×10 )(79)(1.60×10 2C)
43. Eα = 2kZe
dmin = 98.5×10−15 m(1.6×10−19 )
= 2.3 MeV
44. Q = (226.025 u − 222.018 u − 4.00260 u)(931.5 MeV /u) = 4.10 MeV
45. Gluon.
46. The decay rate can be written as
R = ( 21 )n Ro
Where n is the number of half lives
→ In 2 minutes, there are 4 half lives
4
R = 12 (1000 counts/s) = 62.5 counts/s
47. The decay rate can be determined from the counting rate:
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Ro
1 1 12.0 mCi
= 0.14 hr−1
54. λ = t ln R = 2.0 hr ln 9.0 mCi
55.
1 Ro 1 15.0
λ = ln = ln = 0.0456 hr−1
t R 4 hr 12.5
→ R = Ro e−λt = (15.0 mCi) e−(0.0456)(24.0) = 5.02 mCi
56. λ = N1 − dN −4
dt = 8.8 × 10
57. T 1 = ln2 4
λ = ln (2)(8.8 × 10 ) = 1017 min
2
58.
1 dN
λ= − = (5.0 × 10−16 )(2.2 × 1013 ) = 0.011
N dt
ln2
T1 = = 1.05 min
2 λ
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