Answer:
The work done on the system can be accounted for by;
Both [tex]E_g[/tex] and [tex]E_{int}[/tex]
Explanation:
The speed of the crate = Constant
Therefore, the acceleration of the crate = 0 m/s²
The net force applied to the crate, [tex]F_{NET}[/tex] = 0
Therefore, the force of with which the crate is pulled = The force resisting the upward motion of the crate
However, we have;
The force resisting the upward motion of the crate = The weight of the crate + The frictional resistance of the ramp due to the surface contact between the ramp and the crate
The work done on the system = The energy to balance the resisting force = The weight of the crate × The height the crate is raised + The heat generated as internal energy to the system
The weight of the crate × The height the crate is raised = Gravitational Potential Energy = [tex]E_g[/tex]
The heat generated as internal energy to the system = [tex]E_{int}[/tex]
Therefore;
The work done on the system = [tex]E_g[/tex] + [tex]E_{int}[/tex].
