A body of mass 4 kg is placed on a plane at a point P having coordinates (3, 4) m. Under the action of force F = (2 i + 3 j) N, it moves to a new point Q having coordinates (6, 10) m in 4 sec. The average power and instantaneous power at the end of 4 sec are in the ratio of :
- 4 : 3
- 13 : 6
- 1 : 2
- 6 : 13
Answer
(4) 6 : 13
Solution
Displacement: r = (6-3) i + (10-4) j = (3 i + 6 j) m
Work done: W = F r = 2 3 + 3 6 = 24 J
Pavg = Wt = 244 = 6 W
The body starts from rest: a = Fm = 2 i + 3 j4 m/s2
v = at = 2 i + 3 j4 4 = (2 i + 3 j) m/s
Pinst = F v = 2 2 + 3 3 = 13 W
Pavg : Pinst = 6 : 13
Answer: (4)