Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - Problems - Page 165: 4

Answer

(a) $W=-3381J$ (b) $W=3381J$

Work Step by Step

Since the velocity is constant, gravitational force equals normal force exerted on the man. In other words, $$F_N=mg=75\times9.8=735N$$ (a) Since the elevator is moving upward, $mg$ and $s$ point in opposite direction, so $\theta=180^o$ $$W=(mg\cos180)s=-3381J$$ (b) We have magnitude of displacement $s=4.6m$ and the normal force by the elevator, which is $F_N=735N$. $F_N$ and $s$ point in the same direction, so $\theta=0^o$ $$W=(F_N\cos0)s=3381J$$
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