Answer:
55.29 J
Explanation:
mass of canister, m = 3.1 kg
magnitude of force, F = 2.6 N
initial velocity, u = 2.3 m/s
final velocity, v = 6.4 m/s
Let W is the work done.
According to the work energy theorem, the work done by all forces is equal to he change in kinetic energy.
here F is the only force acting on the canister.
initial kinetic energy, k = 0.5 x m x u²
k = 0.5 x 3.1 x 2.3 x 2.3 = 8.1995 J
final kinetic energy, k' = 0.5 x m x v²
k' = 0.5 x 3.1 x 6.4 x 6.4 = 63.488 J
So, the change in kinetic energy,
Δk = k' - k
Δk = 63.488 - 8.1995 = 55.29 J
Thus, the work done by the force is 55.29 J.