A piece slides down a slippery plane plane slowing from 10 km/h to 5km/h -- what is the friction coefficient?

In summary, the assignment is asking for the solution to a problem involving a block sliding on a horizontal plane with a starting speed of 10km/h, friction reducing it to 5km/h over a distance of 23m, and a missing mass variable. The user is reminded to show their work and provide relevant equations.
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gladidi
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Homework Statement
the piece is a slippery horizontal plane from 10 km / h. The speed changes due to friction at a distance of 23 m to a final speed of 5 km / h. Determine the coefficient of friction.
Relevant Equations
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I don't know how solve this..

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I presume there was a diagram, or maybe just a rather more informative description.

At a guess, the set up is:
"A block slides on a horizontal plane. It starts at speed 10km/h, but friction reduces this to 5km/h over a distance of 23m."

Per forum rules, you need to show an attempt.
What standard equations have you been taught that may be relevant?
 
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haruspex said:
I presume there was a diagram, or maybe just a rather more informative description.

At a guess, the set up is:
"A block slides on a horizontal plane. It starts at speed 10km/h, but friction reduces this to 5km/h over a distance of 23m."

Per forum rules, you need to show an attempt.
What standard equations have you been taught that may be relevant?
"A block slides on a horizontal plane. It starts at speed 10km/h, but friction reduces this to 5km/h over a distance of 23m." This is all what is stated in the assignment. I would have solved if the mass had been told ..
 
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gladidi said:
"A block slides on a horizontal plane. It starts at speed 10km/h, but friction reduces this to 5km/h over a distance of 23m." This is all what is stated in the assignment. I would have solved if the mass had been told ..
So let the mass be m and see what happens.
 
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FAQ: A piece slides down a slippery plane plane slowing from 10 km/h to 5km/h -- what is the friction coefficient?

What is friction coefficient?

The friction coefficient is a measure of the amount of resistance that one surface encounters when moving over another surface. It is a dimensionless quantity and is typically denoted by the symbol "μ".

How is friction coefficient calculated?

The friction coefficient can be calculated by dividing the force of friction by the normal force. The force of friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object, while the normal force is the force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it.

What factors affect the friction coefficient?

The friction coefficient can be affected by several factors including the roughness of the surfaces in contact, the type of material, the amount of force applied, and the temperature.

How does the friction coefficient affect the speed of an object?

The friction coefficient can affect the speed of an object by slowing it down. In the case of an object sliding down a slippery plane, the higher the friction coefficient, the more resistance the object will encounter and the slower it will slide down the plane.

Can the friction coefficient be greater than 1?

Yes, the friction coefficient can be greater than 1. This means that the force of friction is greater than the normal force, resulting in a stronger resistance to motion. However, a friction coefficient greater than 1 is uncommon and typically only occurs in extreme cases.

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