a block of mass 2 kg, kept at origin at t=0 is having velocity 4√6 in ...
Problem:
A block of mass 2 kg, kept at origin at t=0 is having velocity 4√6 in positive x-direction. Its potential energy is defined as U= -x^3 6x^2 15. Its velocity when the applied force 8s minimum is.....
Solution:
Given, mass of the block, m = 2kg, initial velocity, u = 4√6 m/s, and potential energy, U = -x^3 6x^2 15.
Step 1: Calculation of Kinetic Energy
Initial Kinetic Energy of the block, K = (1/2)mv^2 = (1/2) x 2 x (4√6)^2 = 96 J
Step 2: Calculation of Force
Given, potential energy, U = -x^3 6x^2 15.
Force, F = -dU/dx = -(-3x^2 + 12x) = 3x^2 - 12x N
Step 3: Calculation of Velocity
Minimum force is applied when F = 0.
So, 3x^2 - 12x = 0
x(3x - 12) = 0
x = 0 or x = 4
As the block is initially at the origin, x = 0 is the initial position.
Final position, x = 4m
Work done by the force, W = U(0) - U(4) = -15 J
From the work-energy theorem,
W = Kf - Ki
Where Kf is the final kinetic energy and Ki is the initial kinetic energy.
So, Kf = W + Ki = -15 + 96 = 81 J
Final velocity, v = √(2Kf/m) = √(2x81/2) = 9 m/s
Answer:
The velocity of the block when the applied force is minimum is 9 m/s.