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# Part (a): Finding the final speed of the proton. Note you can also use conversation of energy to find the speed, where [katex] W_{\text{machine}} + KE_i = KE_f [/katex].
| Step | Derivation/Formula | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [katex] v_f^2 = v_i^2 + 2ad [/katex] | Use the kinematic equation that relates initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and distance traveled, where [katex] v_f [/katex] is the final velocity, [katex] v_i [/katex] is the initial velocity, [katex] a [/katex] is the acceleration, and [katex] d [/katex] is the distance. |
| 2 | [katex] v_f^2 = (2.4 \times 10^7 \, \text{m/s})^2 + 2 \times (3.6 \times 10^{15} \, \text{m/s}^2) \times (0.035 \, \text{m}) [/katex] | Substitute [katex] v_i = 2.4 \times 10^7 \, \text{m/s} [/katex], [katex] a = 3.6 \times 10^{15} \, \text{m/s}^2 [/katex], and [katex] d = 3.5 \, \text{cm} = 0.035 \, \text{m} [/katex]. |
| 3 | [katex] v_f = \sqrt{ (2.4 \times 10^7)^2 + 2 \times 3.6 \times 10^{15} \times 0.035} [/katex] | Simplify and solve for [katex] v_f [/katex]. |
| 4 | [katex] v_f = \sqrt{5.76 \times 10^{14} + 2.52 \times 10^{14}} [/katex] | Calculate inside the square root. |
| 5 | [katex] v_f = \sqrt{8.28 \times 10^{14}} [/katex] | Sum the terms under the square root. |
| 6 | [katex] v_f = 2.88 \times 10^7 \, \text{m/s} [/katex] | Take the square root to find the final speed. |
# Part (b): Calculating the increase in kinetic energy
| Step | Derivation/Formula | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [katex] \Delta KE =KE_f – KE_i [/katex] | The change in kinetic energy is the difference between the initial and final kinetic energy. |
| 2 | [katex] \Delta KE = \frac{1}{2} m (v_f^2 – v_i^2) [/katex] | Substitute in the formula for kinetic energy and factor out [katex] \frac{1}{2} m [/katex]. |
| 3 | [katex] \Delta KE = \frac{1}{2} (1.67 \times 10^{-27} \, \text{kg}) [(2.88 \times 10^7 \, \text{m/s})^2 – (2.4 \times 10^7 \, \text{m/s})^2] [/katex] | Substitute the values of [katex] m, v_f, v_i [/katex]. |
| 4 | [katex] \Delta KE = \frac{1}{2} \times 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \times 2.52 \times 10^{14} [/katex] | Simplify the expression. |
| 5 | [katex] \Delta KE = 2.10 \times 10^{-13} \, \text{J} [/katex] | Calculate the final change in kinetic energy, which is the increase in kinetic energy of the proton. |
# Part (c): Effect of tripling the acceleration on the increase in kinetic energy
| Step | Derivation/Formula | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [katex] W = \Delta KE [/katex] | Use the work energy pricinple, which states the work applied to the proton is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. |
| 2 | [katex] Fd = \Delta KE [/katex] | Substitute [katex] W [/katex] with [katex] Fd [/katex] since [katex] W = Fd [/katex]. |
| 3 | [katex] mad = \Delta KE [/katex] | Substitute [katex] F [/katex] with [katex] ma [/katex] since [katex] F = ma [/katex]. |
| 4 | [katex] md = \frac{\Delta KE}{a} [/katex] | Divide by acceleration on both sides. This equation clearly shows that [katex] \Delta KE [/katex] is directly proportional to [katex] a [/katex]. Hence tripling acceleration will also triple the the change in kinetic energy. |
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| Kinematics | Forces |
|---|---|
| \(\Delta x = v_i t + \frac{1}{2} at^2\) | \(F = ma\) |
| \(v = v_i + at\) | \(F_g = \frac{G m_1 m_2}{r^2}\) |
| \(v^2 = v_i^2 + 2a \Delta x\) | \(f = \mu N\) |
| \(\Delta x = \frac{v_i + v}{2} t\) | \(F_s =-kx\) |
| \(v^2 = v_f^2 \,-\, 2a \Delta x\) |
| Circular Motion | Energy |
|---|---|
| \(F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r}\) | \(KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2\) |
| \(a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}\) | \(PE = mgh\) |
| \(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{r}{g}}\) | \(KE_i + PE_i = KE_f + PE_f\) |
| \(W = Fd \cos\theta\) |
| Momentum | Torque and Rotations |
|---|---|
| \(p = mv\) | \(\tau = r \cdot F \cdot \sin(\theta)\) |
| \(J = \Delta p\) | \(I = \sum mr^2\) |
| \(p_i = p_f\) | \(L = I \cdot \omega\) |
| Simple Harmonic Motion | Fluids |
|---|---|
| \(F = -kx\) | \(P = \frac{F}{A}\) |
| \(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}\) | \(P_{\text{total}} = P_{\text{atm}} + \rho gh\) |
| \(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}\) | \(Q = Av\) |
| \(x(t) = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)\) | \(F_b = \rho V g\) |
| \(a = -\omega^2 x\) | \(A_1v_1 = A_2v_2\) |
| Constant | Description |
|---|---|
| [katex]g[/katex] | Acceleration due to gravity, typically [katex]9.8 , \text{m/s}^2[/katex] on Earth’s surface |
| [katex]G[/katex] | Universal Gravitational Constant, [katex]6.674 \times 10^{-11} , \text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2/\text{kg}^2[/katex] |
| [katex]\mu_k[/katex] and [katex]\mu_s[/katex] | Coefficients of kinetic ([katex]\mu_k[/katex]) and static ([katex]\mu_s[/katex]) friction, dimensionless. Static friction ([katex]\mu_s[/katex]) is usually greater than kinetic friction ([katex]\mu_k[/katex]) as it resists the start of motion. |
| [katex]k[/katex] | Spring constant, in [katex]\text{N/m}[/katex] |
| [katex] M_E = 5.972 \times 10^{24} , \text{kg} [/katex] | Mass of the Earth |
| [katex] M_M = 7.348 \times 10^{22} , \text{kg} [/katex] | Mass of the Moon |
| [katex] M_M = 1.989 \times 10^{30} , \text{kg} [/katex] | Mass of the Sun |
| Variable | SI Unit |
|---|---|
| [katex]s[/katex] (Displacement) | [katex]\text{meters (m)}[/katex] |
| [katex]v[/katex] (Velocity) | [katex]\text{meters per second (m/s)}[/katex] |
| [katex]a[/katex] (Acceleration) | [katex]\text{meters per second squared (m/s}^2\text{)}[/katex] |
| [katex]t[/katex] (Time) | [katex]\text{seconds (s)}[/katex] |
| [katex]m[/katex] (Mass) | [katex]\text{kilograms (kg)}[/katex] |
| Variable | Derived SI Unit |
|---|---|
| [katex]F[/katex] (Force) | [katex]\text{newtons (N)}[/katex] |
| [katex]E[/katex], [katex]PE[/katex], [katex]KE[/katex] (Energy, Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy) | [katex]\text{joules (J)}[/katex] |
| [katex]P[/katex] (Power) | [katex]\text{watts (W)}[/katex] |
| [katex]p[/katex] (Momentum) | [katex]\text{kilogram meters per second (kgm/s)}[/katex] |
| [katex]\omega[/katex] (Angular Velocity) | [katex]\text{radians per second (rad/s)}[/katex] |
| [katex]\tau[/katex] (Torque) | [katex]\text{newton meters (Nm)}[/katex] |
| [katex]I[/katex] (Moment of Inertia) | [katex]\text{kilogram meter squared (kgm}^2\text{)}[/katex] |
| [katex]f[/katex] (Frequency) | [katex]\text{hertz (Hz)}[/katex] |
Metric Prefixes
Example of using unit analysis: Convert 5 kilometers to millimeters.
Start with the given measurement: [katex]\text{5 km}[/katex]
Use the conversion factors for kilometers to meters and meters to millimeters: [katex]\text{5 km} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{m}}{1 \, \text{km}} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{mm}}{1 \, \text{m}}[/katex]
Perform the multiplication: [katex]\text{5 km} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{m}}{1 \, \text{km}} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{mm}}{1 \, \text{m}} = 5 \times 10^3 \times 10^3 \, \text{mm}[/katex]
Simplify to get the final answer: [katex]\boxed{5 \times 10^6 \, \text{mm}}[/katex]
Prefix | Symbol | Power of Ten | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
Pico- | p | [katex]10^{-12}[/katex] | |
Nano- | n | [katex]10^{-9}[/katex] | |
Micro- | µ | [katex]10^{-6}[/katex] | |
Milli- | m | [katex]10^{-3}[/katex] | |
Centi- | c | [katex]10^{-2}[/katex] | |
Deci- | d | [katex]10^{-1}[/katex] | |
(Base unit) | – | [katex]10^{0}[/katex] | |
Deca- or Deka- | da | [katex]10^{1}[/katex] | |
Hecto- | h | [katex]10^{2}[/katex] | |
Kilo- | k | [katex]10^{3}[/katex] | |
Mega- | M | [katex]10^{6}[/katex] | |
Giga- | G | [katex]10^{9}[/katex] | |
Tera- | T | [katex]10^{12}[/katex] |
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