A 60-Kg Block Slides from Point a Down a Frictionless Curve

question 37

Multiple Choice

A 6.0-kg block slides from point A down a frictionless curve to point B. After the block passes point B, a friction force opposes the motion of the block so that it comes to a stop 2.5 m from B. Calculate the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the surface after position B.

• A) 2.5
• B) 0.40
• C) >0.40
• D) 0.40 N
• E) 2.5 N

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