Asked by Morgan
A 15kg object takes 26.3 meters to stop because of friction. Assume no skidding. If the frictional force is 60 N, what is the initial velocity of the object?
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Scott
the work done in stopping is... f * d
... 60 * 26.3 = ? J
the work equals the initial kinetic energy of the object... ½ m v²
60 * 26.3 = ½ * 15 * v²
v = √(8 * 26.3) m/s
be aware of significant figures...
... 60 * 26.3 = ? J
the work equals the initial kinetic energy of the object... ½ m v²
60 * 26.3 = ½ * 15 * v²
v = √(8 * 26.3) m/s
be aware of significant figures...