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State and derive work-energy relationship.ORDerive a relationship between kinetic energy and work. |
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Answer» it states that change in kinetic energy of a body is equal to work done and vice versa. Let a constant force \(\vec{F}\) be applied to a body moving with initial velocity \(\vec{u},\) so that its velocity becomes \(\vec{v}\) along the direction of force when S is its displacement. Using Newton’s second law of motion we get magnitude of force F = ma and from equation of motion, we get v2 − u2 = 2as, where a is the acceleration of the body. Multiplying both sides by m/2, we get \(\frac{1}{2}mv^2-\frac{1}{2}mu^2=maS\) i.e., \(\frac{1}{2}mv^2-\frac{1}{2}mu^2=FS=W\) i.e., K.E.(f) is final kinetic energy and K.E.(i) is initial kinetic energy. Thus work done on a body by a net force is equal to the change in kinetic energy of the body. |
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