Answer:
the kinetic energy of the 2 kg mass after the 100 m is equal to 1962 J
Step-by-step explanation:
mass of block A = 2 kg
mass of block B = 4 kg
distance the blocks were pushed = 100 m
NB: Blocks were pushed the same distance at the same equal time period. And the ground is without friction.
Work done in moving the 2 kg mass along the 100 m distance is,
work = force x distance moved
force exerted by the 2 kg mass = 2 x 9.81 m/s^2(acceleration due to gravity)
force = 19.62 N
therefore,
work done = 19.62 x 100 = 1962 Joules of work.
According to energy conservation principles, the kinetic energy impacted of the 2 kg mass through this distance will be equal to the work done in moving the 2 kg mass through this distance.
Therefore, the kinetic energy of the 2 kg mass after the 100 m is equal to 1962 J