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COMEDK · Physics · 8. Rotational Motion

The diagram shows a barrel of weight \(1.0 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~N}\) on a frictionless slope inclined at \(30^{\circ}\) to the horizontal.



The force is parallel to the slope. What is the work done in moving the barrel a distance of \(5.0 \mathrm{~m}\) up the slope?

  1. A \(2.5 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~J}\)
  2. B \(4.3 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~J}\)
  3. C \(5.0 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~J}\)
  4. D \(1.0 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~J}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(2.5 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~J}\)

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The given situation is shown below Work done in moving the barrel on the frictionless slope is equal to change in potential energy. i.e. \(W=m g\left(h_{1}-h_{2}\right)\) Here, \(\quad m g=1 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~N}\) From figure, \(\sin 30^{\circ}=\frac{h_{1}-h_{2}}{5}\)…