The physics of eating a burrito: Work edition (image-heavy post)

So, in physics today.....

There were some educational demonstrations about the nature of work (W=∫F•dx), using a massive burrito.
Thus inspired by the demonstration, Hawk and Quail (accompanied once again by brananaman) set off to find an authentic taqueria so as to obtain a "real" burrito.
The taqueria was found, and this esteemed establishment found itself the site of many a physics experiment on this evening.

And so, armed with 2 massive burritos and twine, Hawk and Quail set off to demonstrate the physics of eating burritos like real men. Except for the minor fact that they were not, in fact, men.

(massive burrito 1)


Hawk provides an explanation and basic demonstration of the "lifter" method of burrito consumption.


Quail demonstrating basic (or lifter) method of burrito eating. In this scenario, the work done on the burrito is equal to the distance between Quail's mouth and the table (approximately .3 meters) multiplied by the force exerted on the burrito, which ideally is equal to the weight of the burrito, (mg) which was approximately 40 N, so the work is approximately 12 Joules


Quail + Burrito


Hawk + Burrito


Hawk + Quail + 2(burrito)


Hawk and Quail demonstrating the "pendulum" method of eating a burrito. Similar to the "Batman" problem encountered in the homework. The burrito is suspended from a string and then is brought up along the circular path until it intersects with the mouth of the consumer. This method of burrito consumption was deemed inefficient for daily use, even though the burrito was easier to consume, because of difficulty in constructing the burrito harness.

Unfortunately, the ramp method was not able to be used due to technical difficulties (namely a lack of ramp).

The rest of the evening was spent cavorting around the streets in the dead of night around gas stations and trailer parks and Jamba Juice.