Work done on moving a submerged object

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done on a submerged object by first determining the buoyant force (Fb) and gravitational force (Fg) acting on the tank. The net force equation (Fnet = Fb - Fg - T = 0) is used to find the tension (T) as 9751. The participant considers calculating work done as the product of tension and distance (9751 x 50.4) but expresses uncertainty about this approach. Another contributor points out the importance of including units in calculations, suggesting that omitting them could result in a loss of marks. Accurate calculations and proper unit notation are essential for scoring well in physics problems.
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Homework Statement
A 5.00 kg air-filled, sealed, rigid float tank that has a volume of 1.00 m3
is pulled 50.4 m
down to the seafloor in order to assist in lifting a sunken object. A diver standing on the
seafloor cranks a winch to pull the tank down.
How much work is required to pull the tank down? (You may safely ignore the mass
in the air tank and the mass of the winch rope.)
Relevant Equations
Fb = p(rho)Vg
I first worked out the buoyant force using rho = 1000, g = 9.8 and V = 1. (this gives Fb = 9800)
I then worked out Fg of the tank (5 x 9.8 = 49)
Then I used Fnet = Fb - Fg - T = 0 to work out tension as 9751.
I thought the work done would be the work done by tension (9751 x 50.4), but I'm not sure if this works.
 

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Murray Inglis said:
I thought the work done would be the work done by tension (9751 x 50.4), but I'm not sure if this works.
Sounds good to me.
 
Doc Al said:
Sounds good to me.
Oh great, thanks. It was a 7 mark question so it just felt like I was missing something.
 
Murray Inglis said:
Oh great, thanks. It was a 7 mark question so it just felt like I was missing something.
You are missing the units next to the numbers you provided. If I were scoring this, I would subtract at least 1 mark for this.
 

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