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Chapter 3 · Mechanics · Solutions第3章 · 力学 · 解析

Work, Energy & Power, Solutions功、能量与功率, 解析

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EASY MEDIUM HARD

Topics主题 3.1 - 3.5MECH



PART IMultiple Choice · Topics 3.1 - 3.5选择题 · 主题 3.1 - 3.5

Multiple Choice, Worked Answers选择题, 详解

Each item below restates the prompt and choices, marks the correct letter, and gives a one- to three-sentence justification keyed to the AP topic.下方每题均重述题干和选项,标出正确字母,并给出与 AP 主题对应的一到三句解释。

Q1EASY 3.1 Kinetic Energy3.1 动能No Calculator

A $2.0~\mathrm{kg}$ block moves at $6.0~\mathrm{m/s}$. Its kinetic energy is一个质量为 $2.0~\mathrm{kg}$ 的滑块以 $6.0~\mathrm{m/s}$ 的速度运动,其动能为

Answer:答案: (D)
$$K = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 = \tfrac{1}{2}(2.0)(6.0)^2 = 36~\mathrm{J}$$
Trap (B) forgets to square $v$; (C) uses $mv$ (momentum-like, wrong factor of $\tfrac{1}{2}$).干扰项 (B) 忘记对 $v$ 平方;(C) 使用 $mv$(类似动量,缺少 $\tfrac{1}{2}$ 因子)。
Q2EASY 3.2 Work at an Angle3.2 斜角做功No Calculator

A constant force of magnitude $F = 50~\mathrm{N}$ pulls a block through a displacement of $d = 4.0~\mathrm{m}$. The angle between the force and the displacement is $60^\circ$. The work done by the force is一个大小为 $F = 50~\mathrm{N}$ 的恒力拉动滑块位移 $d = 4.0~\mathrm{m}$,力与位移之间的夹角为 $60^\circ$,该力做的功为

Answer:答案: (B)
$$W = F\,d\cos\theta = 50(4.0)\cos 60^\circ = 200(0.5) = 100~\mathrm{J}$$
Trap (D) drops the cosine; (C) uses $\cos 30^\circ$ (i.e., the complement of the given angle).干扰项 (D) 丢掉了余弦;(C) 使用 $\cos 30^\circ$(即给定角度的余角)。
Q3EASY 3.3 Average Power3.3 平均功率No Calculator

A motor performs $600~\mathrm{J}$ of work over $30~\mathrm{s}$. Its average power output is一台电动机在 $30~\mathrm{s}$ 内做了 $600~\mathrm{J}$ 的功,其平均功率为

Answer:答案: (B)
$$P_\text{avg} = \frac{W}{t} = \frac{600}{30} = 20~\mathrm{W}$$
Trap (D) multiplies by $t$; (A) inverts the ratio.干扰项 (D) 乘以 $t$;(A) 颠倒了比值。
Q4EASY 3.4 Spring Potential Energy3.4 弹簧弹性势能No Calculator

A spring with $k = 200~\mathrm{N/m}$ is compressed $0.10~\mathrm{m}$ from its natural length. The elastic potential energy stored in the spring is一根弹簧的弹簧常数 $k = 200~\mathrm{N/m}$,从自然长度压缩 $0.10~\mathrm{m}$,弹簧中储存的弹性势能为

Answer:答案: (B)
$$U_s = \tfrac{1}{2} k (\Delta x)^2 = \tfrac{1}{2}(200)(0.10)^2 = 1.0~\mathrm{J}$$
Trap (C) drops the factor of $\tfrac{1}{2}$; (D) forgets to square $\Delta x$.干扰项 (C) 丢掉了 $\tfrac{1}{2}$ 因子;(D) 忘记对 $\Delta x$ 平方。
Q5MEDIUM 3.2 Work-Energy Theorem3.2 动能定理No Calculator

A $5.0~\mathrm{kg}$ block moving at $10~\mathrm{m/s}$ along a horizontal surface is brought to rest by friction alone. The total work done on the block by friction is一个质量为 $5.0~\mathrm{kg}$ 的滑块以 $10~\mathrm{m/s}$ 沿水平面运动,仅由摩擦力使其静止,摩擦力对滑块做的总功为

Answer:答案: (B)
Work-energy theorem: $W_\text{net} = \Delta K = K_f - K_i$. Friction is the only horizontal force doing work, so动能定理:$W_\text{net} = \Delta K = K_f - K_i$。摩擦力是唯一做功的水平力,故
$$W_f = 0 - \tfrac{1}{2}(5.0)(10)^2 = -250~\mathrm{J}$$
The minus sign reflects that friction opposes the motion (removes KE). Trap (A) gets the magnitude right but the sign wrong; (D) drops the factor of $\tfrac{1}{2}$.负号反映摩擦力与运动方向相反(减少动能)。干扰项 (A) 数值正确但符号错误;(D) 丢掉了 $\tfrac{1}{2}$ 因子。
Q6MEDIUM 3.4 Force from Potential Energy3.4 由势能求力No Calculator

A particle moves along the $x$-axis under a conservative potential $U(x) = 3x^2 - 6x + 2$ (J, with $x$ in m). The force on the particle at $x = 1~\mathrm{m}$ is一个质点在保守势能 $U(x) = 3x^2 - 6x + 2$(J,$x$ 单位为 m)的作用下沿 $x$ 轴运动,质点在 $x = 1~\mathrm{m}$ 处所受的力为

Answer:答案: (A)
$$F(x) = -\frac{dU}{dx} = -(6x - 6) = 6 - 6x$$
$$F(1) = 6 - 6(1) = 0$$
$x = 1$ is the minimum of $U$ (stable equilibrium), so the force vanishes there. Trap (D) reports $|dU/dx|$ at the wrong point; the sign trap returns $\pm 1$ if $\theta$ is shifted by one unit.$x = 1$ 是 $U$ 的极小值(稳定平衡),故该处力为零。干扰项 (D) 给出错误位置处 $|dU/dx|$ 的值;符号陷阱在 $\theta$ 偏移一个单位时给出 $\pm 1$。
Q7MEDIUM 3.5 Frictionless Ramp3.5 无摩擦斜面No Calculator

A $1.0~\mathrm{kg}$ block is released from rest on a frictionless ramp at height $h = 5.0~\mathrm{m}$ above the bottom. Take $g = 10~\mathrm{m/s^2}$. Its speed at the bottom of the ramp is一个质量为 $1.0~\mathrm{kg}$ 的滑块从无摩擦斜面上距底部高度 $h = 5.0~\mathrm{m}$ 处由静止释放,取 $g = 10~\mathrm{m/s^2}$,到达斜面底部时的速度为

Answer:答案: (B)
Energy conservation: $m g h = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 \Rightarrow v = \sqrt{2 g h}$.能量守恒:$m g h = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 \Rightarrow v = \sqrt{2 g h}$。
$$v = \sqrt{2(10)(5)} = \sqrt{100} = 10~\mathrm{m/s}$$
Mass-independent. Trap (C) reports $v^2$; (D) reports $2gh$.结果与质量无关。干扰项 (C) 给出 $v^2$;(D) 给出 $2gh$。
Q8MEDIUM 3.2 Variable Force Integral3.2 变力积分做功Calculator

A force $F(x) = 3x^2 + 2x$ (in N, with $x$ in m) acts on a particle as it moves along the $x$-axis. The work done by this force as the particle moves from $x = 0$ to $x = 2~\mathrm{m}$ is一个力 $F(x) = 3x^2 + 2x$(N,$x$ 单位为 m)作用于质点沿 $x$ 轴运动,质点从 $x = 0$ 运动到 $x = 2~\mathrm{m}$ 过程中该力做的功为

Answer:答案: (C)
$$W = \int_0^2 (3x^2 + 2x)\,dx = \bigl[x^3 + x^2\bigr]_0^2 = 8 + 4 = 12~\mathrm{J}$$
Trap (D) evaluates $F(2) \cdot 2$ (treating $F$ as constant at its endpoint value).干扰项 (D) 计算 $F(2) \cdot 2$(将 $F$ 视为在端点处恒定)。
Q9MEDIUM 3.4 Equilibrium Stability3.4 平衡稳定性No Calculator

A particle moves under the potential $U(x) = x^3 - 3x$ (J, with $x$ in m). Which statement about its equilibria is correct?一个质点在势能 $U(x) = x^3 - 3x$(J,$x$ 单位为 m)的作用下运动,关于其平衡位置,下列说法正确的是

Answer:答案: (A)
Equilibria from $dU/dx = 3x^2 - 3 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 1$. Classify with the second derivative $d^2 U/dx^2 = 6x$:由 $dU/dx = 3x^2 - 3 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 1$ 求平衡位置,用二阶导数 $d^2 U/dx^2 = 6x$ 判断稳定性:
$$x = +1\!: \;\; \tfrac{d^2 U}{dx^2} = +6 > 0~(\text{stable})$$
$$x = -1\!: \;\; \tfrac{d^2 U}{dx^2} = -6 < 0~(\text{unstable})$$
Stable equilibria sit at local minima of $U$; unstable at local maxima. Trap (B) flips the sign convention.稳定平衡对应 $U$ 的局部极小值,不稳定平衡对应局部极大值。干扰项 (B) 颠倒了符号判别规则。
Q10MEDIUM 3.5 Spring Launcher3.5 弹簧发射器No Calculator

A spring with $k = 200~\mathrm{N/m}$ is compressed by $0.30~\mathrm{m}$ and used to launch a $0.50~\mathrm{kg}$ block on a frictionless surface. The block's speed after release is弹簧常数 $k = 200~\mathrm{N/m}$ 的弹簧被压缩 $0.30~\mathrm{m}$,在无摩擦面上弹射一个质量为 $0.50~\mathrm{kg}$ 的滑块,释放后滑块的速度为

Answer:答案: (B)
Energy conservation: $\tfrac{1}{2} k (\Delta x)^2 = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2$.能量守恒:$\tfrac{1}{2} k (\Delta x)^2 = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2$。
$$v = \Delta x\sqrt{k/m} = 0.30\sqrt{200/0.50} = 0.30(20) = 6.0~\mathrm{m/s}$$
Trap (D) misses the factor $\sqrt{m}$ in the denominator.干扰项 (D) 分母中漏掉了 $\sqrt{m}$ 因子。
Q11MEDIUM 3.3 Instantaneous Power on Incline3.3 斜面上的瞬时功率Calculator

A $1500~\mathrm{kg}$ car climbs a $5^\circ$ incline at constant velocity $v = 20~\mathrm{m/s}$. Drag is negligible. The instantaneous mechanical power delivered by the engine is closest to一辆质量为 $1500~\mathrm{kg}$ 的汽车以匀速 $v = 20~\mathrm{m/s}$ 爬上 $5^\circ$ 的坡道,空气阻力不计,发动机输出的瞬时机械功率最接近

Answer:答案: (A)
Constant velocity means engine force balances slope-parallel gravity: $F = m g \sin\theta$. Then匀速运动意味着发动机牵引力与沿坡道方向的重力分量平衡:$F = m g \sin\theta$,因此
$$P = F v = m g \sin\theta\,v = 1500(9.8)\sin 5^\circ\,(20)$$
$$P \approx 1500(9.8)(0.0872)(20) \approx 25.6~\mathrm{kW}$$
Trap (C) uses $m g v$ (no $\sin\theta$, i.e. treats road as vertical).干扰项 (C) 使用 $m g v$(无 $\sin\theta$,即将道路视为竖直方向)。
Q12MEDIUM 3.5 Conservative vs. Non-Conservative3.5 保守力与非保守力No Calculator

Which of the following forces is not conservative?下列哪个力不是保守力?

Answer:答案: (D)
Conservative forces derive from a potential and have path-independent work. Kinetic friction depends on path length (the longer the path, the more energy dissipated), so it cannot be derived from a $U(x)$, non-conservative. The other three each have a standard potential ($U = mgh$, $U = \tfrac{1}{2}kx^2$, $U = -GMm/r$).保守力来自势能,做功与路径无关。滑动摩擦力取决于路径长度(路径越长,耗散能量越多),因此无法由 $U(x)$ 导出,属于非保守力。其余三项各有标准势能($U = mgh$,$U = \tfrac{1}{2}kx^2$,$U = -GMm/r$)。
Q13MEDIUM 3.1 KE Scaling3.1 动能的比例关系No Calculator

A car's speed is doubled. Its kinetic energy一辆汽车的速度翻倍,其动能

Answer:答案: (D)
$K = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2$, so $K$ scales as $v^2$. Doubling $v$ multiplies $K$ by $4$. Important consequence for safety: braking distance also scales as $v^2$ (constant friction force absorbs $\Delta K$ over the stopping distance).$K = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2$,故 $K$ 与 $v^2$ 成正比。速度翻倍则动能变为原来的 $4$ 倍。安全驾驶的重要推论:制动距离同样与 $v^2$ 成正比(恒定摩擦力通过制动距离吸收 $\Delta K$)。
Q14HARD 3.2 Line Integral of $\vec F \cdot d\vec r$3.2 力的线积分 $\vec F \cdot d\vec r$No Calculator

A particle moves along the straight line from $(0, 0)$ to $(2, 3)$ (in metres) under the force $\vec F = 2y\,\hat\imath + 3x\,\hat\jmath$ (in N). The work done by $\vec F$ along this path is一个质点在力 $\vec F = 2y\,\hat\imath + 3x\,\hat\jmath$(N)的作用下沿直线从 $(0, 0)$ 运动到 $(2, 3)$(单位:m),$\vec F$ 沿该路径所做的功为

Answer:答案: (C)
Parameterize the line: $x(t) = 2t$, $y(t) = 3t$, $t \in [0, 1]$. Then $dx = 2\,dt$, $dy = 3\,dt$, and参数化直线:$x(t) = 2t$,$y(t) = 3t$,$t \in [0, 1]$。则 $dx = 2\,dt$,$dy = 3\,dt$,于是
$$\vec F \cdot d\vec r = (2y)\,dx + (3x)\,dy = (6t)(2)\,dt + (6t)(3)\,dt = 30\,t\,dt$$
$$W = \int_0^1 30 t\,dt = 30 \cdot \tfrac{1}{2} = 15~\mathrm{J}$$
Trap (D) drops the factor of $\tfrac{1}{2}$ from the integral.干扰项 (D) 积分时丢掉了 $\tfrac{1}{2}$ 因子。
Q15HARD 3.4 Stable Equilibrium3.4 稳定平衡No Calculator

A particle moves along the $x$-axis under the potential $U(x) = x^3 - 9x$ (J, with $x$ in m). The locations of the particle's stable equilibrium are一个质点在势能 $U(x) = x^3 - 9x$(J,$x$ 单位为 m)的作用下沿 $x$ 轴运动,质点稳定平衡的位置为

Answer:答案: (B)
$dU/dx = 3x^2 - 9 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm\sqrt{3}$. Classify via $d^2 U/dx^2 = 6x$:由 $dU/dx = 3x^2 - 9 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm\sqrt{3}$,用 $d^2 U/dx^2 = 6x$ 判断稳定性:
$$x = +\sqrt{3}\!: \;\; 6\sqrt{3} > 0~(\text{stable})$$
$$x = -\sqrt{3}\!: \;\; -6\sqrt{3} < 0~(\text{unstable})$$
Trap (C) lumps both equilibria as the same type.干扰项 (C) 将两个平衡位置归为同一类型。
Q16HARD 3.3 Constant-Power Acceleration3.3 恒功率加速No Calculator

A car of mass $m$ starts from rest on a flat road and is driven by an engine that delivers constant mechanical power $P$. Drag is neglected. The car's speed at time $t$ is一辆质量为 $m$ 的汽车从静止出发在平路上行驶,发动机以恒定机械功率 $P$ 驱动,忽略阻力,汽车在时刻 $t$ 的速度为

Answer:答案: (B)
Constant $P$ means $dK/dt = P$, so $K(t) = Pt$ from rest. Then $\tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 = P t$, giving $v = \sqrt{2Pt/m}$. Trap (A) drops the factor of 2; (C) inverts the square root, returning a quantity with units of length per time per time.恒定功率 $P$ 意味着 $dK/dt = P$,从静止开始故 $K(t) = Pt$。则 $\tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 = P t$,得 $v = \sqrt{2Pt/m}$。干扰项 (A) 丢掉了因子 2;(C) 将开方倒置,给出单位为"长度/时间/时间"的量。
Q17HARD 3.5 Loop-the-Loop3.5 竖直圆环运动Calculator

A small block is released from rest at height $h$ on a frictionless track that leads into a vertical loop of radius $R$. The minimum value of $h$ such that the block maintains contact with the track at the top of the loop is一个小滑块从无摩擦轨道上高度 $h$ 处由静止释放,进入半径为 $R$ 的竖直圆环,使滑块在圆环顶端保持与轨道接触所需 $h$ 的最小值为

Answer:答案: (C)
Centripetal condition at the top with $N = 0$: $m g = m v_\text{top}^2/R$, so $v_\text{top}^2 = g R$. Energy conservation from height $h$ to the top (height $2R$):顶端 $N = 0$ 时的向心力条件:$m g = m v_\text{top}^2/R$,故 $v_\text{top}^2 = g R$。从高度 $h$ 到顶端(高度 $2R$)的能量守恒:
$$m g h = m g (2R) + \tfrac{1}{2} m v_\text{top}^2 = 2 m g R + \tfrac{1}{2} m g R$$
$$h = 2R + \tfrac{R}{2} = \frac{5R}{2}$$
Trap (B) forgets the kinetic-energy term at the top.干扰项 (B) 忘记了顶端处的动能项。
Q18HARD 3.3 Pump Power3.3 水泵功率Calculator

A pump lifts water from a well of depth $h = 30~\mathrm{m}$ and delivers it to ground level at a steady rate of $5.0~\mathrm{kg/s}$. Assuming the water is delivered with negligible exit speed, the minimum mechanical power the pump must supply is closest to一台水泵以 $5.0~\mathrm{kg/s}$ 的稳定速率将水从深度 $h = 30~\mathrm{m}$ 的水井中提升至地面,假设出水口速度可忽略不计,水泵需提供的最小机械功率最接近

Answer:答案: (C)
Energy raised per second equals power. With $dm/dt$ kg lifted height $h$ per second:每秒提升的能量即为功率。每秒提升 $dm/dt$ kg 的水至高度 $h$:
$$P = \frac{dm}{dt}\,g\,h = 5.0(9.8)(30) = 1470~\mathrm{W}$$
Negligible exit KE means all the input work becomes gravitational PE. Trap (A) drops a factor of $g$; (D) treats $dm/dt$ as mass and uses $mgh$ once.出口动能可忽略,意味着所有输入功均转化为重力势能。干扰项 (A) 丢掉了 $g$ 因子;(D) 将 $dm/dt$ 当作质量,只用了一次 $mgh$。
PART IIFree-Response · Topics 3.1 - 3.5自由作答 · 主题 3.1 - 3.5

Free-Response, Worked Solutions自由作答, 详解

Each FRQ walks every part in the canonical AP-style setup → execute → evaluate structure. Numbers use $g = 9.8~\mathrm{m/s^2}$.每道自由作答题按照 AP 标准的"建立 → 求解 → 评估"结构逐步演示每个小问,数值计算取 $g = 9.8~\mathrm{m/s^2}$。

FRQ 1MEDIUM 3.5 Energy Bookkeeping3.5 能量守恒分析Calculator

$m = 0.50~\mathrm{kg}$ released from rest at $h = 1.2~\mathrm{m}$ on a frictionless curved ramp; floor then frictionless to a spring ($k = 600~\mathrm{N/m}$); on return trip floor has $\mu_k = 0.20$.$m = 0.50~\mathrm{kg}$ 从无摩擦弧形斜面上 $h = 1.2~\mathrm{m}$ 处由静止释放;地面无摩擦直至压缩弹簧($k = 600~\mathrm{N/m}$);返回途中地面动摩擦系数 $\mu_k = 0.20$。

(a) Speed at the bottom of the ramp. Energy conservation $m g h = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2$:斜面底部的速度。能量守恒 $m g h = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2$:
$$v = \sqrt{2 g h} = \sqrt{2(9.8)(1.2)} = \sqrt{23.52} \approx 4.85~\mathrm{m/s}$$
(b) Maximum spring compression. All KE → spring PE: $\tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 = \tfrac{1}{2} k x_\max^2$, equivalently $m g h = \tfrac{1}{2} k x_\max^2$:弹簧最大压缩量。所有动能转化为弹簧弹性势能:$\tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 = \tfrac{1}{2} k x_\max^2$,等价地 $m g h = \tfrac{1}{2} k x_\max^2$:
$$x_\max = \sqrt{\frac{2 m g h}{k}} = \sqrt{\frac{2(0.50)(9.8)(1.2)}{600}} = \sqrt{0.0196} \approx 0.140~\mathrm{m}$$
(c) Distance on the return trip before friction stops the block. The spring returns all $5.88~\mathrm{J}$ of stored PE to KE, so the block leaves the spring with the same speed $4.85~\mathrm{m/s}$. On the new (frictioned) floor, work-energy theorem with $W_f = -\mu_k m g\,d$:返回途中摩擦力使滑块停止前滑行的距离。弹簧将全部 $5.88~\mathrm{J}$ 的弹性势能还原为动能,故滑块离开弹簧时速度仍为 $4.85~\mathrm{m/s}$。在有摩擦的地面上,由动能定理 $W_f = -\mu_k m g\,d$:
$$\tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 = \mu_k m g\,d \;\Longrightarrow\; d = \frac{v^2}{2\mu_k g} = \frac{23.52}{2(0.20)(9.8)} = \frac{23.52}{3.92} = 6.0~\mathrm{m}$$
(d) Fraction of original mechanical energy dissipated. The block ends at rest on the floor (gravitational PE = 0 relative to its end state), so all of the original $m g h = 5.88~\mathrm{J}$ is gone to friction, fraction $= 1.00$ (100%). The spring/return-trip path simply specifies where the dissipation happens, not how much.原始机械能被耗散的比例。滑块最终静止在地面(重力势能相对末态为 0),故原始 $m g h = 5.88~\mathrm{J}$ 全部转化为摩擦热,比例 $= 1.00$(100%)。弹簧和返程路径只说明耗散发生在何处,而非耗散了多少。
FRQ 2MEDIUM 3.4 Potential Energy Diagram3.4 势能曲线分析Calculator

$m = 2.0~\mathrm{kg}$ on the $x$-axis under $U(x) = \tfrac{1}{4} x^4 - 2 x^2 + 3$ (J, $x$ in m).$m = 2.0~\mathrm{kg}$ 的质点在势能 $U(x) = \tfrac{1}{4} x^4 - 2 x^2 + 3$(J,$x$ 单位为 m)的作用下沿 $x$ 轴运动。

(a) Force.力。
$$F(x) = -\frac{dU}{dx} = -(x^3 - 4x) = 4x - x^3$$
(b) Equilibria and classification. Set $dU/dx = x^3 - 4x = x(x^2 - 4) = 0$, giving $x = 0,\,\pm 2$. Then $d^2 U/dx^2 = 3 x^2 - 4$:平衡位置及分类。令 $dU/dx = x^3 - 4x = x(x^2 - 4) = 0$,得 $x = 0,\,\pm 2$。再用 $d^2 U/dx^2 = 3 x^2 - 4$:
$$x = 0\!: \;\; -4~(\text{unstable, local max})$$
$$x = \pm 2\!: \;\; 8~(\text{stable, local min})$$
The double-well $U(x)$ has $U(\pm 2) = 4 - 8 + 3 = -1~\mathrm{J}$ and $U(0) = 3~\mathrm{J}$.双阱势能 $U(x)$ 满足 $U(\pm 2) = 4 - 8 + 3 = -1~\mathrm{J}$,$U(0) = 3~\mathrm{J}$。
(c) Released from rest at $x = 0$. The energy is $E = U(0) = 3~\mathrm{J}$. Solving $U(x) = E$: $\tfrac{1}{4}x^4 - 2x^2 = 0 \Rightarrow x^2(x^2 - 8) = 0$, so the classical turning points are $x = 0$ and $x = \pm 2\sqrt{2}$.从 $x = 0$ 处由静止释放。能量 $E = U(0) = 3~\mathrm{J}$。解 $U(x) = E$:$\tfrac{1}{4}x^4 - 2x^2 = 0 \Rightarrow x^2(x^2 - 8) = 0$,经典转折点为 $x = 0$ 和 $x = \pm 2\sqrt{2}$。
Strictly, the particle sits at an unstable equilibrium and remains at rest there for all time (zero force, zero velocity). With any infinitesimal perturbation, it slides toward one of the wells; from energy conservation the motion is then bounded between $x = 0$ and $x = +2\sqrt{2}$ (or its mirror), with the orbit through $x = 0$ taking infinite time.严格来说,质点位于不稳定平衡处,将永远保持静止(力为零,速度为零)。若有任意无穷小扰动,它将向某个势阱滑动;由能量守恒,运动被限制在 $x = 0$ 与 $x = +2\sqrt{2}$(或对称的另侧)之间,经过 $x = 0$ 的轨道所需时间为无穷大。
(d) Released from rest at $x = 3$. Now $E = U(3) = \tfrac{81}{4} - 18 + 3 = 5.25~\mathrm{J}$. Speed at $x = 0$ from $E = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 + U(0)$:从 $x = 3$ 处由静止释放。此时 $E = U(3) = \tfrac{81}{4} - 18 + 3 = 5.25~\mathrm{J}$。由 $E = \tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 + U(0)$ 求 $x = 0$ 处的速度:
$$\tfrac{1}{2}(2.0)\,v^2 = 5.25 - 3 = 2.25 \;\Longrightarrow\; v = \sqrt{2.25} = 1.5~\mathrm{m/s}$$
FRQ 3HARD 3.2 Variable Friction Coefficient3.2 变摩擦系数Calculator

$m = 4.0~\mathrm{kg}$ slides along a horizontal surface with $\mu_k(x) = 0.10 + 0.05 x$ (x in m); enters $x = 0$ at $v_0 = 5.0~\mathrm{m/s}$.$m = 4.0~\mathrm{kg}$ 的滑块沿水平面滑动,$\mu_k(x) = 0.10 + 0.05 x$($x$ 单位为 m),以 $v_0 = 5.0~\mathrm{m/s}$ 从 $x = 0$ 处进入。

(a) Friction force magnitude.摩擦力的大小。
$$f(x) = \mu_k(x)\,m g = (0.10 + 0.05 x)(4.0)(9.8) = 3.92 + 1.96\,x~~(\mathrm{N})$$
(b) Work by friction (opposes motion):摩擦力做的功(与运动方向相反):
$$W_f = -\int_0^d f(x)\,dx = -\int_0^d (3.92 + 1.96\,x)\,dx$$
(c) Evaluate at $d = 4.0~\mathrm{m}$:对 $d = 4.0~\mathrm{m}$ 求值:
$$W_f = -\bigl[3.92 x + 0.98 x^2\bigr]_0^{4} = -\bigl(15.68 + 15.68\bigr) = -31.36~\mathrm{J}$$
(d) Speed at $x = 4~\mathrm{m}$. Initial KE: $\tfrac{1}{2}(4.0)(5.0)^2 = 50~\mathrm{J} > |W_f|$, so the block reaches $x = 4$ still moving. Work-energy theorem:$x = 4~\mathrm{m}$ 处的速度。初始动能:$\tfrac{1}{2}(4.0)(5.0)^2 = 50~\mathrm{J} > |W_f|$,故滑块到达 $x = 4$ 时仍在运动。由动能定理:
$$\tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 = K_0 + W_f = 50 - 31.36 = 18.64~\mathrm{J}$$
$$v = \sqrt{2(18.64)/4.0} = \sqrt{9.32} \approx 3.05~\mathrm{m/s}$$
FRQ 4HARD 3.3 Constant-Power Car3.3 恒功率汽车Calculator

$m = 1200~\mathrm{kg}$, constant engine power $P = 60~\mathrm{kW}$ from $t = 0$ from rest; no drag.$m = 1200~\mathrm{kg}$,从 $t = 0$ 由静止以恒定发动机功率 $P = 60~\mathrm{kW}$ 驱动;无阻力。

(a) ODE. Engine force is $F = P/v$ (since $P = Fv$), so微分方程。发动机牵引力 $F = P/v$(因为 $P = Fv$),故
$$m\,\frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{P}{v}$$
(b) Separate variables: $m\,v\,dv = P\,dt$. Integrate from $v(0) = 0$:分离变量:$m\,v\,dv = P\,dt$,从 $v(0) = 0$ 积分:
$$\tfrac{1}{2} m v^2 = P t \;\Longrightarrow\; v(t) = \sqrt{2 P t / m}$$
(Same identity as the constant-power result $K(t) = P t$ from rest, dressed in calculus.)(与恒功率从静止出发时 $K(t) = P t$ 的结论一致,此处用微积分形式推导。)
(c) Time to reach $v = 25~\mathrm{m/s}$:达到 $v = 25~\mathrm{m/s}$ 所需时间:
$$25 = \sqrt{\frac{2(60000)\,t}{1200}} = \sqrt{100\,t} \;\Longrightarrow\; t = \frac{625}{100} = 6.25~\mathrm{s}$$
(d) Position by integrating $v(t)$:对 $v(t)$ 积分求位置:
$$x(t) = \int_0^t \sqrt{2 P \tau / m}\,d\tau = \sqrt{2 P / m}\;\tfrac{2}{3}\,t^{3/2} = \tfrac{2}{3}\sqrt{2 P / m}\;t^{3/2}$$
At $t = 10~\mathrm{s}$ with $\sqrt{2 P / m} = \sqrt{120000/1200} = 10~\mathrm{m^{1/2}/s^{1/2}}$:$t = 10~\mathrm{s}$ 时,$\sqrt{2 P / m} = \sqrt{120000/1200} = 10~\mathrm{m^{1/2}/s^{1/2}}$:
$$x(10) = \tfrac{2}{3}(10)(10)^{3/2} = \tfrac{20}{3}\,\bigl(10\sqrt{10}\bigr) \approx 210.8~\mathrm{m}$$