The velocity of a car increase from 72 km/hr to 108 km/hr. How much is the
work done if the mass of the car is 1000 kg?
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The velocity of a car increase from 72 km/hr to 108 km/hr. How much is the
work done if the mass of the car is 1000 kg?
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Explanation:
Consider the following information about an electric car. Let us assume that the car consumes the equivalent energy of 0.5-1 litre of gasoline to drive 15 km.
1 Wh = 3.6 kJ → Energy to lift 100 kg 3.7 meters
1 cal = 4.2 J → Energy to raise the temperature of 1 g water with 1 degree
1 MJ = 0.28 kWh → Energy to accelerate a car of 1000 kg to 161 km/h (no air resistance)
36 MJ = 10 kWh → Energy content of 1 liter gasoline
What is the estimated energy required to drive this light electric car for 150 km?
1) 50-100 kWh
2) 100-200 kWh
3) 200-500 kWh
4) >500 kWh