The work done by the student while lifting the book is equal to the gravitational potential energy gained by the book. This can be calculated using the formula:
\[
w_1 = m \cdot g \cdot h
\]
where:
- \( m = 2.4 \, \text{kg} \) is the mass of the book,
- \( g = 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) is the acceleration due to gravity,
- \( h = 0.38 \, \text{m} \) is the height the book is lifted.
Substituting the values, we get:
\[
w_1 = 2.4 \cdot 9.81 \cdot 0.38 = 8.9431 \, \text{J}
\]
The work done by the gravitational force while lifting the book is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the work done by the student. Therefore:
\[
w_2 = -m \cdot g \cdot h = -8.9431 \, \text{J}
\]
When the book is put down, the work done by the student is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the work done while lifting. Therefore:
\[
w_3 = -m \cdot g \cdot h = -8.9431 \, \text{J}
\]
The work done by gravity while putting the book down is equal in magnitude and direction to the work done by the student while lifting the book. Therefore:
\[
w_4 = m \cdot g \cdot h = 8.9431 \, \text{J}
\]
Power is defined as the work done per unit time. The power developed by the student while lifting the book can be calculated using the formula:
\[
P = \frac{w_1}{t}
\]
where \( t = 1.2 \, \text{s} \) is the time taken to lift the book.
Substituting the values, we get:
\[
P = \frac{8.9431}{1.2} = 7.4526 \, \text{W}
\]
- The work done by the student while lifting the book: \(\boxed{8.9431 \, \text{J}}\)
- The work done by gravity while lifting the book: \(\boxed{-8.9431 \, \text{J}}\)
- The work done by the student while putting the book down: \(\boxed{-8.9431 \, \text{J}}\)
- The work done by gravity while putting the book down: \(\boxed{8.9431 \, \text{J}}\)
- The power developed by the student: \(\boxed{7.4526 \, \text{W}}\)