A Hockey Puck Moving at 8

question 36

Multiple Choice

A hockey puck moving at 8.0 m/s coasts to a halt in 75 m on a smooth ice surface.What is the coefficient of friction between the ice and the puck?

• A) µ = 0.025
• B) µ = 0.033
• C) µ = 0.12
• D) µ = 0.044

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