Question

A 62.3 kg base runner begins his slide into second base while moving at a speed of 4.49 m/s. He slides so that his speed is zero just as he reaches the base. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s². What is the magnitude of the mechanical energy lost due to friction acting on the run- ner?​

Answer 1

628 J

Step-by-step explanation:

ME = PE + KE

PE = mgh = 0, because h = 0

KEi (initial KE) = 1/2mv² = 1/2(62.3 kg)(4.49 m/s)² = 628 J

KEf (final KE) = 0, because v-final = 0

All the initial ME, which is all KE, converts to thermal E due to friction