A 66.0 kg base runner begins his slide into second base when he is moving at a speed of 4 m/s. The coefficient of friction between his clothes and Earth is 0.70. He slides so that his speed is zero just as he reaches the base.

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A 66.0 kg base runner begins his slide into second base when he is moving at a speed of 4 m/s. The coefficient of friction between his clothes and Earth is 0.70. He slides so that his speed is zero just as he reaches the base.
(a) How much mechanical energy is lost due to friction acting on the runner?
(b) How far does he slide?

bobpursley · Answer

Wouldn't it be equal the the KEnergy lost? 1/2 mv^2. Then to get the distance, KE=mu*mg*distance.

Sandhya · Answer

Thanks for your quick help

Sammy · Answer

bobpursley, what does the mu stand for in your equation?

Pandy · Answer

Mu is the coefficient of friction (μ).

Anonymous · Answer

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