Calculate Force of Friction on Hockey Puck Slowing to 10m/s

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In summary, a 170g hockey puck sliding at 25 m/s slows to a speed of 10 m/s in a distance of 7.5m. Using the equations for kinetic energy and work, the force of friction causing the puck to slow down was determined to be -0.176666...N.
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Energy Question! Please Help!

Homework Statement


A 170g hockey puck sliding at 25 m/s slows to a speed of 10 m/s in a distance of 7.5m. Determine the force of friction causing the puck to slow down.

m=170g
= 0.170kg
V1 = 25 m/s
V2= 10 m/s
d = 7.5 m/s

Homework Equations


Kinetic Energy = (1/2)(m)(v^2)
Work = Fd

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm really confused...

Kinetic Energy 1 = (1/2)(0.170kg)(25m/s)
= 2.125 J
Kinetic Energy 2 = (1/2)(0.170kg)(10m/s)
= 0.85 J

Kinetic Energy 2 - Kinetic Energy 1
0.85 J - 2.125 J = -1.325 J

Work = Fd
F = Work/d
= -1.325/7.5m
= -0.176666... which is wrong!

Please help!
 
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Kennedy111 said:

Homework Statement


A 170g hockey puck sliding at 25 m/s slows to a speed of 10 m/s in a distance of 7.5m. Determine the force of friction causing the puck to slow down.

m=170g
= 0.170kg
V1 = 25 m/s
V2= 10 m/s
d = 7.5 m/s

Homework Equations


Kinetic Energy = (1/2)(m)(v^2)
Work = Fd


The Attempt at a Solution



I'm really confused...

Kinetic Energy 1 = (1/2)(0.170kg)(25m/s)
= 2.125 J
Kinetic Energy 2 = (1/2)(0.170kg)(10m/s)
= 0.85 J

Kinetic Energy 2 - Kinetic Energy 1
0.85 J - 2.125 J = -1.325 J

Work = Fd
F = Work/d
= -1.325/7.5m
= -0.176666... which is wrong!

Please help!

Check you equation.
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Oh duh! That was dumb of me! Thank you so much!
 

FAQ: Calculate Force of Friction on Hockey Puck Slowing to 10m/s

What is the force of friction?

The force of friction is a resistive force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with a surface.

How is the force of friction calculated?

The force of friction can be calculated using the formula F = μN, where F is the force of friction, μ is the coefficient of friction, and N is the normal force acting on the object.

What is the coefficient of friction?

The coefficient of friction is a dimensionless value that represents the amount of friction between two surfaces. It depends on the materials and surface conditions of the objects in contact.

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

The force of friction is directly proportional to the speed of an object. As the speed of an object increases, the force of friction also increases.

How can the force of friction be reduced?

The force of friction can be reduced by using lubricants, changing the materials of the surfaces in contact, or reducing the weight or normal force of the object.

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