Ten joules of work are done in accelerating a 2 kg book from rest across a frictionless table. According to the "work-energy theorem"; what is the total KE gained by the book? a) 3.2 J b) 5 J c) 10 J d) 20 J

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Ten joules of work are done in accelerating a 2 kg book from rest across a frictionless table. According to the "work-energy theorem," what is the total KE gained by the book?

a) 3.2 J  
b) 5 J  
c) 10 J  
d) 20 J  

**Explanation:**

The work-energy theorem states that the work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy (KE). In this case, ten joules of work are done on the book, which means the total kinetic energy gained by the book is 10 J.

**Answer:**

c) 10 J
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Ten joules of work are done in accelerating a 2 kg book from rest across a frictionless table. According to the "work-energy theorem," what is the total KE gained by the book? a) 3.2 J b) 5 J c) 10 J d) 20 J **Explanation:** The work-energy theorem states that the work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy (KE). In this case, ten joules of work are done on the book, which means the total kinetic energy gained by the book is 10 J. **Answer:** c) 10 J
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