Question

A sled of mass m is given a kick on a frozen pond. The kick imparts to it an initial speed of 2.20 m/s. The coefficient of kinetic friction between sled and ice is 0.115. Use energy considerations to find the distance the sled moves before it stops. m

Answer 1

2.15 m

Step-by-step explanation:

u = 2.2 m/s, v = 0, uk = 0.115

a = uk x g = 0.115 x 9.8 = 1.127 m/s^2

Let s be the distance traveled before stopping.

v^2 = u^2 - 2 a s

0 = 2.2^2 - 2 x 1.127 x s

s = 2.15 m