Ch. 08 - Conservation of Energy

Giancoli Douglas - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th edition

Giancoli Douglas5th editionPhysics for Scientists and EngineersISBN: 9780137488179당신이 사용하는 게 아니라요?교과서 변경

Giancoli Douglas 5th edition

Ch. 08 - Conservation of Energy

문제 4a

8장, 문제 4a

A 66.5-kg hiker starts at an elevation of 1150 m and climbs to the top of a peak 2660 m high. What is the hiker’s change in potential energy?

검증된 단계별 안내

Identify the formula for gravitational potential energy, which is given by:

U = m g h

, where

U

is the potential energy,

m

is the mass,

g

is the acceleration due to gravity, and

h

is the height.

Determine the change in height,

Δh

, by subtracting the initial elevation from the final elevation:

Δh = h

_final - h_initial. Substitute the given values:

= 2660 \(\text{ m}\) - 1150 \(\text{ m}\)

Substitute the hiker's mass,

= 66.5 \(\text{ kg}\)

, and the standard acceleration due to gravity,

= 9.8 \(\text{ m/s}\)^2

, into the formula for gravitational potential energy.

Calculate the change in potential energy,

ΔU

, using the formula:

ΔU = m g Δh

. Substitute the values for

m

g

, and

Δh

Simplify the expression to find the numerical value of the change in potential energy, ensuring the units are consistent and the result is expressed in joules (J).

비슷한 문제에 대한 검증된 영상 답변:

이 영상 해법은 위 문제에 도움이 된다고 튜터들이 추천한 것입니다.

영상 길이:

주요 개념

질문에 올바르게 답하기 위해 반드시 이해해야 하는 핵심 개념들은 다음과 같습니다.

Potential Energy

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position in a gravitational field. It is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth), and h is the height above a reference point. In this context, the hiker's potential energy changes as they ascend to a higher elevation.

Change in Potential Energy

The change in potential energy (ΔPE) is the difference in potential energy between two heights. It can be calculated by finding the potential energy at the final height and subtracting the potential energy at the initial height. This change reflects the work done against gravity as the hiker climbs from a lower elevation to a higher one.

Gravitational Force

Gravitational force is the attractive force that acts between two masses, such as the Earth and the hiker. It is responsible for the weight of the hiker and influences the potential energy calculations. The force can be considered constant near the Earth's surface, allowing for straightforward calculations of potential energy changes as the hiker moves vertically.