Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Questions - Page 201: 7a

Answer

We can make an energy statement for the system: $W = 140~J$ $\Delta K = 130~J$ $\Delta U_g = -20~J$ $E_{th} = 30~J$

Work Step by Step

The person's work on the system is 200 J. Since the system does work of 60 J on the block, then the block does work of -60 J on the system. We can find the work done on the system: $W = 200~J-60~J = 140~J$ $\Delta K = 130~J$ $\Delta U_g = -20~J$ We can find $E_{th}$: $W = \Delta K + \Delta U_g + E_{th}$ $E_{th} = W - \Delta K - \Delta U_g$ $E_{th} = 140~J - 130~J - (-20~J)$ $E_{th} = 30~J$ We can make an energy statement for the system: $W = 140~J$ $\Delta K = 130~J$ $\Delta U_g = -20~J$ $E_{th} = 30~J$
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