A block slides along a rough horizontal surface with an initial speed of
PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power
Problem
A 1.5kg block slides along a rough horizontal surface with an initial speed of 8m/s. It comes to rest after travelling 6m.
(i) Calculate the work done by the frictional force on the block.
(ii) Determine the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block.