
Solving Incline Plane Work Problems - Physics Forums
Nov 2, 2007 · The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a skier being pulled up an incline by a motor-driven cable. The problem requires calculating the work done to pull the skier up a …
Applications of integration: work problems • Physics Forums
Dec 2, 2009 · The discussion revolves around work problems involving integration, specifically focusing on a cylindrical gasoline tank and a hanging chain. The original poster presents two scenarios: …
How to Solve Energy & Work Problems? - Physics Forums
Jan 6, 2010 · This discussion focuses on solving energy and work problems related to a conveyor belt system and spring mechanics. The first problem involves calculating the power developed by a …
Solving Spring Stretching Problems: Calculating Work - Physics Forums
Oct 5, 2009 · The discussion revolves around problems related to calculating work done on springs, specifically using Hooke's Law and concepts of elastic potential energy. The original poster presents …
When to use the work-energy formula - Physics Forums
Aug 8, 2008 · The discussion revolves around the application of the work-energy formula in physics, specifically when to use the change in kinetic energy (KE) equal to work (W) versus the more …
Calculating Work Using W=f*d*Cos (theta) • Physics Forums
Oct 11, 2009 · The calculation of work using the formula W = f * d * Cos (θ) is contingent upon the angle θ, which is defined as the angle between the force vector and the direction of displacement. When θ …
Problems with some work problems - Physics Forums
Sep 22, 2005 · Hello I am having problems with two problems can somebody help me?? 1. Suppose g is a odd function and let h = f of g. Is h always an odd function? What if f is odd? what if f is even?? 2. …
Struggling with Physics Problems? Here's How to ... - Physics Forums
Feb 1, 2016 · The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a high school student struggling with physics problems related to kinetic and potential energy, as well as springs. Participants share …
Are You Confused About Work-Energy vs. Impulse-Momentum?
Dec 11, 2011 · The discussion centers around the confusion between the work-energy principle and the impulse-momentum theorem, as well as the application of Newton's second law (F=ma) in problem …
Work-Energy Theorem for Moving Block and Spring System? - Physics …
Jul 31, 2023 · The discussion revolves around the application of the work-energy theorem to a system of two blocks connected by a spring, with a focus on calculating the maximum elongation or …