A block of mass and initial speed slides on a rough horizontal surface and is…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power

Problem

A block of mass

2.0\,\text{kg}

and initial speed

5.4\,\text{m s}^{-1}

slides on a rough horizontal surface and is eventually brought to rest after travelling

4.0\,\text{m}

. Calculate the frictional force between the block and the surface.