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Exam #2
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2. (33 points)
Identical constant forces continuously push blocks A with mass M and B with
mass 2M for five seconds. Both blocks are initially at rest.
Start
F
M Block A
F 5 seconds
2M Block B
a. (6 points) Which block has the largest change in momentum? (Circle your
answer.)
i) A
ii) B
iii) They have the same change in momentum
iv) Need more information
b. (6 points) Which block has the largest change in kinetic energy? (Circle your
answer.)
i) A
ii) B
iii) They have the same change in energy
iv) Need more information
Coin
F
a
a. (11 points)
On the diagram above for the position shown, sketch the velocity,
acceleration, and net force vectors on the coin.
b. (11 points)
Draw a free body diagram for the coin as viewed from the side. Label all
forces and indicate the direction of the center of the turntable.
Center of turntable
Ff
mg
N
c. (11 points)
If the coin rotates at a radius of 20 cm from the center of the turntable, and
has a coefficient of friction of 0.12, what is the maximum speed the coin
can have without slipping on the turntable.
2 2
∑ Fx = ma x → − F f = −m v → − µN = −m v → µmg = m v 2 → µg = v 2
∑ Fy = ma y − mg + N =r0 N = mg
r r r
Be sure to start from basic principles and show all of your work.
Part I: Energy conservation while Tarzan swings to Jane. We set the zero coordinate
to be the ground, so potential energy is equal to zero at this point. We must find
Tarzan’s velocity when he reaches Jane. We set Tarzan’s mass to M and Jane’s mass
to m.
E f = Ei
1 1 2 2 2
Mv 2 = MgH + Mv0 → v 2 = 2 gH + v0 → v = 2 gH + v 0
2 2
Part II: Momentum conservation during the catch. Momentum is all in the x
direction.
pi = p f
Mv = ( M + m)v f
M M 2
→ vf = v= 2 gH + v0
M +m M +m
Part III: Energy conservation. In order for Tarzan to reach the lowest branch, we
assume that he barely makes it with v=0. His initial potential energy is zero.
E f = Ei
(M + m )gh = 1 (M + m)v f 2
2
2
1 2 1 M
gh = v f =
2
2 gH + v0
2M +m
2
( )
2
M + m 2
2 gh = 2 gH + v0
M
M +m
2
M + m 2
2
v0 = 2 gh − 2 gH = 2 g h−H
M M
M + m 2
v0 = 2 g h − H = 7m / s
M