Four Identical Blocks Are Moving on a Surface for Which

question 52

Multiple Choice

Four identical blocks are moving on a surface for which the coefficient of kinetic friction between each block and the surface is µ_k.The velocity of each block is indicated by the vector on the block.For which block is the force of friction between the surface and the block greatest?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)The force of friction is the same for all blocks.

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