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Topic: Kinetic and potential energy, work-energy theorem· Work, Energy and Power

A body of mass 1 kg begins to move under the action of a time dependent force F = (2t i + 3t^2 j) N, where i and j are unit vectors along x and y axis. What power will be developed by the force at the time t ?

1. \((2t^2 + 3t^3)\) W

2. \((2t^2 + 4t^4)\) W

3. \((2t^3 + 3t^4)\) W

4. \((2t^3 + 3t^5)\) W

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Answer: 4. \((2t^3 + 3t^5)\) W

Key idea: power \(P=\vec F\cdot\vec v\); find \(\vec v\) by integrating \(\vec a=\vec F/m\).

  1. \(\vec a=2t\hat i+3t^2\hat j\) (m = 1 kg), so \(\vec v=t^2\hat i+t^3\hat j\) (starting from rest).
  2. \(P=(2t)(t^2)+(3t^2)(t^3)=2t^3+3t^5\) W.
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