The 25-lbf block has an initial speed for v0 = 10 ft/s when it is midway between springs A and B. The coefficient of static and kinetic friction between the plane and the block are μs = 0.45 and μk = 0.4, respectively. After striking spring B, the block rebounds and slides across the horizontal plane and strikes spring A, and this motion persists. Determine the total distance traveled by the block before it comes to rest.
I know that Ff = .4*25 for μk, but how does μs factor into the equation? Also, I've deduced that T2=0, is that correct?
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