Question 190 of 949
A bead travelling on a straight line wire is brought to rest at 0.2 by friction. If the mass of the bead is 0.01kg and the coefficient of friction between the bead and the wire is 0.1, determine the work done by the friction
[g = 10ms\(^2\)]
- A. 2 x 10\(^{-4}\)
- B. 2 x 10\(^{-3}\)
- C. 2 x 10\(^{-1}\)
- D. 2 x 10\(^2\)
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation
To determine the work done by friction on the bead, we need to follow a systematic approach. Let's break down the problem step-by-step.
### Step 1: Understand the Problem
We have a bead with a mass of \( m = 0.01 \, \text{kg} \) that comes to rest due to friction. The coefficient of friction \( \mu = 0.1 \) and the bead travels a distance of \( d = 0.2 \, \text{m} \). We need to find the work done by the friction force.
### Step 2: Calculate the Normal Force
The normal force \( N \) acting on the bead is equal to its weight when it is on a horizontal surface. The weight \( W \) can be calculated using the formula:
\[
W = m \cdot g
\]
where \( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (the acceleration due to gravity).
Substituting the values:
\[
W = 0.01 \, \text{kg} \cdot 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 = 0.1 \, \text{N}
\]
Thus, the normal force \( N = 0.1 \, \text{N} \).
### Step 3: Calculate the Frictional Force
The frictional force \( F_f \) can be calculated using the formula:
\[
F_f = \mu \cdot N
\]
Substituting the values:
\[
F_f = 0.1 \cdot 0.1 \, \text{N} = 0.01 \, \text{N}
\]
### Step 4: Calculate the Work Done by Friction
The work done by the friction force \( W_f \) can be calculated using the formula:
\[
W_f = F_f \cdot d
\]
Since friction acts in the opposite direction to the motion, the work done by friction will be negative:
\[
W_f = -F_f \cdot d
\]
Substituting the values:
\[
W_f = -0.01 \, \text{N} \cdot 0.2 \, \text{m} = -0.002 \, \text{J}
\]
Thus, the work done by friction is:
\[
W_f = -2 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{J}
\]
### Step 5: Determine the Correct Option
The magnitude of the work done by friction is \( 2 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{J} \). Since the question asks for the work done by friction (which is negative), we can refer to the absolute value when matching with the options provided. The correct option is:
**B. \( 2 \times 10^{-3} \)**.
### Step 6: Analyze Other Options
- **Option A: \( 2 \times 10^{-4} \)**: This value is too small and does not correspond to the calculated work done by friction.
- **Option C: \( 2 \times 10^{-1} \)**: This value is too large and does not match our calculations.
- **Option D: \( 2 \times 10^{2} \)**: This is an extremely large value and is not relevant to the problem.
### Summary
- The work done by friction is calculated using the frictional force and the distance traveled.
- The frictional force is determined by the coefficient of friction and the normal force.
- The correct answer is \( 2 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{J} \), which corresponds to option B.
- Always remember that work done against friction is negative, as it opposes the motion.
### Revision Summary
- Work done by friction is calculated as \( W_f = -F_f \cdot d \).
- The frictional force is \( F_f = \mu \cdot N \).
- Ensure to use the correct signs when calculating work done against friction.
- The correct answer for this problem is \( 2 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{J} \) (Option B).