Question

Catching a wave, a 77-kg surfer starts with a speed of 1.3 m>s, drops through a height of 1.65 m, and ends with a speed of 8.2 m>s. How much nonconservative work was done on the surfer

Answer 1

Answer:

W = 2523.67 J

Explanation:

Given that,

The mass of surfer, m = 77 kg

He starts with a speed of 1.3 m/s

It drops through a height of 1.65 m and ends with a speed of 8.2 m/s.

We know that, the work done is equal to the change in kinetic energy. So,

$W=\dfrac{1}{2}m(v_2^2-v_1^2)\\\\=\dfrac{1}{2}\times 77\times (8.2^2-1.3^2)\\W=2523.67\ J$

So, the required work done is equal to 2523.67 J.