A110 kg ice hockey player skates at 3.0 m/s toward a railing at the edge of the ice and then stops himself by grasping the railing with his outstretched arms. during the stopping process, his center of mass moves 30 cm toward the railing. (a) what is the change in the kinetic energy of his center of mass during this process? (b) what average force must he exert on the railing?

(a). The change in the kinetic energy of his center of mass during this process is -495 J.

(b). The average force is 1650 N.

Explanation:

Given that,

Mass = 110 kg

Speed = 3.0 m/s

Distance = 30 cm

(a). We need to calculate the change in the kinetic energy of his center of mass during this process

Using formula of kinetic energy

Put the value into the formula

(b). We need to calculate the average force must he exert on the railing

Using work energy theorem

Put the value into the formula

The average force is 1650 N.

Hence, (a). The change in the kinetic energy of his center of mass during this process is -495 J.

(b). The average force is 1650 N.

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