This implies that you can pick the point about which to sum the torques to simplify the calculation. Often it is best to pick the point where an unknown force acts, so that the torque due to that force is zero. In this problem the simplest equations result if you take torques about . The front tires are nearest the load.

An ideal otto cycle has a compression ratio of 8. at the beginning of the compression process, air is at 95 kpa and 27°c, and 750 kj/kg of heat is transferred to air during the constant-volume heat-addition process. assuming constant specific heats at room temperature, determine (a) the pressure and temperature at the end of the heat-addition process, (b) the net work output, (c) the thermal efficiency, and (d) the mean effective pressure for the cycle. (4390 kpa, 1730 k; 423 kj/kg; 56.4%; 534 kpa)

To practice problem-solving strategy 10.1 for energy conservation problems. a sled is being held at rest on a slope that makes an angle θ with the horizontal. after the sled is released, it slides a distance d1 down the slope and then covers the distance d2 along the horizontal terrain before stopping. find the coefficient of kinetic friction μk between the sled and the ground, assuming that it is constant throughout the trip.

Which statements best describe energy? check all that apply. the total amount of energy in the universe remains constant. the total amount of energy in the universe changes constantly. energy cannot be converted from one form to another. energy can be converted from one form to another. energy cannot be created or destroyed. energy can be created or destroyed.