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Work, Energy and Power · Question 38

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1

The potential energy of a system increases if work is done

  1. upon the system by a nonconservative force
  2. by the system against a conservative force.
  3. by the system against a nonconservative force.
  4. upon the system by a conservative force.

Answer

(2) by the system against a conservative force.

Solution

For a conservative force, the change in potential energy is the negative of the work done by that force:

U = -Wc

When the system does work against a conservative force, the work done by the conservative force is negative (Wc < 0).

U > 0, i.e. the potential energy increases (e.g. lifting a body against gravity).

Work by a nonconservative force does not change potential energy, and positive work by a conservative force decreases it.

Answer: (2)

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A body projected vertically from the earth reaches a height equal to earth's radius before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force is greatest

  1. at the highest position of the body
  2. at the instant just before the body hits the earth.
  3. it remains constant all through.
  4. at the instant just after the body is projected.
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  1. 18 J
  2. 21 J
  3. 26 J
  4. 13 J
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4

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  1. MV2T
  2. 12 MV2T2
  3. MV2T2
  4. 12 MV2T
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  2. 1, 1
  3. 1, 0.5
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  1. 400 W
  2. 200 W
  3. 100 W
  4. 800 W
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  1. 2Mg/k
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  3. Mg/2k
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  1. 30 J
  2. 40 J
  3. 10 J
  4. 20 J
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An engine pumps water continuously through a hose. Water leaves the hose with a velocity v and m is the mass per unit length of the water jet. What is the rate at which kinetic energy is imparted to water?

  1. mv3
  2. 12mv2
  3. 12m2v2
  4. 12mv3
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  1. 12.3 kW
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  1. mg(h + d) - 12kd2
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