Particle Kinetics: Work and Energy

Method
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Work Energy Method

This is the short cut method

Does not require vector addition
Relatively straight forward and requires only the
knowledge of the systems energy
One of the most versatile method in solving dynamics
probems

Work

Work

Work done by a constant

force:

W12 Fd cos

Work done by a varying force:

2

W12 Fds
1

Work
Work done by a constant force in rectilinear motion

W12 Fd cos

Work and Kinetic Energy

Work and Kinetic Energy is related by the

equation
1

W12 K

NOTE : K mv
2

W12 K 2 K1
K 2 W12 K1

Work done by the gravitational force

Work done by the force of gravity

U 12 mg y 2 y1

Work done BY a spring

Work done BY a spring

U 1 2

1
2
2
k x2 x1
2

General work energy conservation principle

K U g U E

other forces

Power and Efficiency

Power The rate of doing work

Power and Efficiency

Efficiency

P0

Pin

Work-Energy
A spring is used to stop a 60-kg package which is sliding on a
horizontal surface. The spring has a constant k = 20 kN/m and
is held by cables so that it is initially compressed 120 mm.
Knowing that the package has a velocity of 2.5 m/s in the
position shown and that the maximum additional deflection of
the spring is 40 mm, determine (a) the coefficient of kinetic
between the package and the surface (b) the velocity of the
package as it passes again through the position shown.

Application
A 10 kg block on top of an inclined plane slides down
from rest. What is the speed of the block just before it
leaves the incline? The coefficient of kinetic friction
between the block and the incline is 0.1

3m
4m

Work-Energy

Work-Energy

1 mi 5280 ft

Work-Energy
A block slides from rest down a curved frictionless track
and then up an inclined plane as in the figure. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between block and incline is
0.2. If the initial height of the block is 10.0 m, what is the
maximum height reached by the block? = 30

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Power and Efficiency

1. Determine the power input for a motor necessary to
lift 300 lb at a constant rate of 5ft/s. The efficiency of
the motor is = 0.65.
*2. The engine of the 3500-lb car is generating a
constant power of 50 hp while the car is travelling up
the slope with a constant speed. If the engine is
operating with efficiency of = 0.80, determine the
speed of the car. Neglect drag and rolling resistance.

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