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A catapult used to hold a stone of mass 500g is extended by 20cm with...

Physics
JAMB 2000

A catapult used to hold a stone of mass 500g is extended by 20cm with an applied force F. If the stone leaves with a velocity of 40m/s, the value of F is

  • A. 4.0 x 102N
  • B. 2.0 x 103N
  • C. 4.0 x 103N
  • D. 4.0 x 104N
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Work done = kinetic energy of the stone 

\(\frac{1}{2} F e = \frac{1}{2} mv^2\)

Given m = 500g = 0.5kg; v = 40m/s ; e = 20cm = 0.2m

\(F = \frac{mv^2}{e}\)

= \(\frac{0.5 \times (40)^2}{0.2}\)

= 4.0 \(\times\) 10\(^3\) N


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