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Q5: An ice skater moving at 12 m/s coasts to a halt in 95m on an ice surface. What is the coefficient of (kinetic) friction betwee
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u = 0.077
Explanation:
Work done by friction is
Wf = ∆KE + ∆PE
-umgx = ∆KE,. ∆PE =0 (level ice surface)
-umgx = KEf – KEi = -(1/2)mv^2
Solving for u,
u = v^2/2gx
= (12 m/s)^2/2(9.8 m/s^2)(95 m)
= 0.077