(3-10) Begin with the idea that the work W done on an object equals the amount of kinetic energy (Ek) imparted to it as a result. So we can write:
(3-10) Begin with the idea that the work W done on an object equals the amount of kinetic energy (Ek) imparted to it as a result. So we can write:
Now, we can bring in the expression we derived earlier (see question 3-1) for the force: F = (dp/dt).
① Substitute this into the kinetic energy expression and then rewrite it using the classical definition, p = mv.
② Rearrange this expression to make it an integration with respect to dv. Think about what (dx/dt) means and rewrite the integral accordingly.
③ Calculate the definite integral and hence find the expression for the classical kinetic energy.