A wooden block sliding over a rough horizontal surface gradually slows down and…

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

Problem

A wooden block sliding over a rough horizontal surface gradually slows down and finally stops. State the sign of the work done by the friction force during this motion and briefly explain how this work is related to the change in the block’s kinetic energy.

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