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A 2.0 kg wooden block is slid along a concrete surface (μk = 0.21) with an initial speed of 15 m/s. How far will the block slide until it stops?

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Answer:

The distance is 54.6 m

Explanation:

Given that,

Mass = 2.0 kg

Frictional coefficient = 0.21

Initial velocity = 15 m/s

We need to calculate the acceleration

Using formula of frictional force  

[tex]F = \mu mg[/tex]

[tex]F=0.21\times2.0\times9.8[/tex]

[tex]F = 4.12\ N[/tex]

We need to calculate the acceleration

[tex]F = ma[/tex]

[tex]a = \dfrac{F}{m}[/tex]

[tex]a =\dfrac{4.12}{2.0}[/tex]

[tex]a=2.06\ m/s^2[/tex]

We need to calculate the initial velocity

Using equation of motion

[tex]v^2=u^2-2as[/tex]

Put the value  

[tex]0=15^2-2\times2.06\times s[/tex]

[tex]s = \dfrac{15^2}{2\times2.06}[/tex]

[tex]s=54.6\ m[/tex]

Hence, The distance will be 54.6 m.