Curling stone coming to rest - friction

In summary, the conversation is about a revision question for an exam where a curling stone is released with an initial speed of 3.1 m/s and a coefficient of sliding friction of 0.017. The question asks for the distance the stone will come to rest, with the answer being D 58m. The conversation then moves on to discussing collisions in two dimensions between two objects, with the solution involving the 3rd law of Newton and the conservation of energy.
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This is just a revision question for an exam i have in a couple weeks.

I think i kow the answer but just want to double check.

a curling stone is released with an instial speed of 3.1 m/s
the coefficent of sliding friction between the stone and ice is 0.017
What is the distance the stone will come to rest?
A 14m B 19m C 29m D 58m E Impossible to tell without mass



I believe it to be E

IF i did have the mass what equation would i need?
[tex]\mu[/tex][tex]_{}slide[/tex] * mg ??


Many thanks
 
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you sure ? If a ton of steel is on a ice and I push it to give it a momentum, will it stop at the same place than a curling stone of 10kg ?

Think about it.
 
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btw it was a joke. You had it almost right :P

coefficient of dynamics friction * Force which equals Mass times Acceleration.
 
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ok re-looked at it and have decided on D 58m as D=V2/the coefficent of sliding friction * gravity (9.8 m/s)

That look correct?
 
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How can you tell the acceleration ? (which is negative) you conclude it is the gravity ?
 
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well the equation i have is D=V2/[tex]\mu[/tex]slide * g

I just put in my values of 3.1 m/s2/ 0.017*9.8 m/s

It gave me an answer of 57.6 which is the same as answer D 58m (2sf)
 
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I already told you you were right.

It's just my way to teach. To make sure you understood and looked at your response again to be sure.
 
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ha ha oh right, ok thanks
Do you know much about collisions in three dimensions between 2 objects? i.e (vbx,vby)?
:)
 
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It's the same thing then between two objects in 2 dimensions. You just add another dimension.

You separate the forces in x, y, z instead of only x and y. That's it.
 
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sorry I've been an idiot, i meant in 2 dimensions.
ill tell you the question...

2 objects with masses A 0.60kg and B 0.45kg are traveling towards one another parallel and anti parallel at uAx 1.5m/s and uBx -2.0m/s
the velocity of A after collision is (0,12)m/s what is (vBx,vBy) of B after collision?

I just can't find in my text how to do it for (x,y)
 
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Hint: 3rd law of Newton.
 
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so if object A has an opposite but equal in magnitude force on object B when they collide then the force acting on B would be f=ma which would be 0.9N, if i rearrnged to find for v i get v=f/m which gives me 2m/s but as B is traveling at -2m/s it would reusult in 0m/s so B would come to a stand still and have (vBx,vBy) (0,0)m/s

is that sort of the way to go?
 
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You "can" do it that way. But the best way is to go with the 3rd law of Newton: the conservation of energy.

Or I may say, the momentum. m1 x v1 = m2 x v2
 
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yer i was going to ask if there was a better way of doing it. That makes sense :) Thanks
 

FAQ: Curling stone coming to rest - friction

What is friction and how does it affect the curling stone's movement?

Friction is the force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding against each other. In the case of a curling stone, friction between the stone and the ice plays a crucial role in determining its speed and direction.

How does the weight of the curling stone affect its friction with the ice?

The weight of the curling stone affects the amount of pressure it exerts on the ice, which in turn affects the level of friction between the two surfaces. A heavier stone will have more friction with the ice, causing it to slow down faster compared to a lighter stone.

What factors can impact the friction between the curling stone and the ice?

Aside from weight, other factors that can affect the friction between the curling stone and the ice include the texture and temperature of the ice, as well as any debris or debris buildup on the ice surface.

How does the curling stone's rotation affect its friction with the ice?

The rotation of the curling stone can create a thin layer of water between the stone and the ice, reducing friction and allowing the stone to travel further. This is known as the "pebble effect" and is a crucial technique in curling.

Can the amount of friction be controlled in curling?

Yes, the amount of friction can be controlled in curling through the use of sweeping. Sweeping in front of the stone creates heat and friction, which can melt the ice and reduce the amount of friction between the stone and the ice, allowing it to travel further.

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