Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Potential and Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 865: 67

Answer

$ 1.31\times 10^{-4}\;\rm F$

Work Step by Step

First of all, we need to find the work done on the block to lift it up a distance of 3 m. This work is equal to the change in gravitational potential energy. $$W=\Delta U_g $$ $$W=mgh $$ Also, this work is done by 90% of the output of the motor. Thus $$0.9\Delta U_C=mgh $$ where the motor is using a fully charged capacitor. $$0.9\left(\frac{1}{2}CV_C^2\right)=mgh $$ Solving for $C$; $$ C=\dfrac{2mgh}{0.9V_C^2} $$ Plug the known; $$ C=\dfrac{2(2)(9.8)(3)}{0.9(1000)^2} $$ $$C=\color{red}{\bf 1.31\times 10^{-4}}\;\rm F$$
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