A force of magnitude 25 N acting on a body of mass 2 kg increases its kinetic energy from 100 J to 200 J. The displacement of the body during this interval is ___.
Given: Force F=25 N, mass m=2 kg, initial kinetic energy =100 J, final kinetic energy =200 J
∴ change in kinetic energy =100 J
According to work-energy theorem, work done by the force will be equal to the change in kinetic energy of the body. The change in kinetic energy is equal to 100 J and this is the work done on the body.
As we know that:
Work done = Force × displacement.
Therefore, 100 = 25 × displacement.
So, displacement = 4 m.