College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Work and Energy - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 173: 9

Answer

$\frac{W}{4}$

Work Step by Step

Work done in first case = change in kinetic energy =$\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}-0=W$ In the second case, work done =$\frac{1}{2}m(\frac{v}{2})^{2}-0=\frac{W}{4}$ Thus, work required =$\frac{W}{4}$
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