Work Energy and Power - Result Question 6

8. A body of mass $3 kg$ is under a constant force which causes a displacement $s$ in metres in it, given by the relation $s=\frac{1}{3} t^{2}$, where $t$ is in seconds. Work done by the force in 2 seconds is

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(a) $\frac{3}{8} J$

(b) $\frac{8}{3} J$

(c) $\frac{19}{5} J$

(d) $\frac{5}{19} J$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 8. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b) Acceleration $=\frac{d^{2} s}{d t^{2}}=\frac{2}{3} m / s^{2}$

Case (b): Suppose the two springs stretched by distance $x_P$ and $x_Q$ by the same force $F$.

$ \text{ Then, } \quad F=k_p x_p^{2}=k_Q x_Q $

Force acting on the body

$=3 \times \frac{2}{3}=2$ newton

Displacement in 2 secs $=\frac{1}{3} \times 2 \times 2=\frac{4}{3} m$

Work done $=2 \times \frac{4}{3}=\frac{8}{3} J$