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Coefficient of Kinetic Friction (1 Viewer)

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An object is placed on a rough floor and given an initial velocity of 15 m/s. It then slides 25 m before coming to rest. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and the floor is..?
 

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rawker said:
An object is placed on a rough floor and given an initial velocity of 15 m/s. It then slides 25 m before coming to rest. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and the floor is..?
kinetic energy changes to heat (work done by friction)

(1/2)mv^2 = umgs where u is coeff of kinetic friction, s displacement
(1/2)(15)^2 = u(9.8)(25) etc
 

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jyu said:
kinetic energy changes to heat (work done by friction)

(1/2)mv^2 = umgs where u is coeff of kinetic friction, s displacement
(1/2)(15)^2 = u(9.8)(25) etc
Thanks :)
 

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