Question: A shot-putter accelerates a 5 kg shot put from rest to 11.2 m/s in a distance of .5 m. Find the following: What is the

A shot-putter accelerates a 5 kg shot put from rest to 11.2 m/s in a distance of .5 m. Find the following:

  • What is the work done on the shot put?
  • What is the force exerted by the shot-putter?
  • What power did the shot putter use?

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