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tyger2020
I am not sure how to approach a problem involving the friction coefficient when only given initial velocity, final velocity, and distance traveled. I could combine the friction and kinematic equations, but I am only familiar with doing that for one velocity...
Here is the specific problem I had trouble with:
A cardboard box of unknown mass is sliding upon a mythical frictionless surface.
The box has a velocity of 4.56 m/s when it encounters a bit of friction. After sliding 0.700m, the box has a velocity of 3.33 m/s.
What is the coefficient of friction of the surface?
How do I solve this problem in particular, and what is the general procedure to solve problems like this?
Here is the specific problem I had trouble with:
A cardboard box of unknown mass is sliding upon a mythical frictionless surface.
The box has a velocity of 4.56 m/s when it encounters a bit of friction. After sliding 0.700m, the box has a velocity of 3.33 m/s.
What is the coefficient of friction of the surface?
How do I solve this problem in particular, and what is the general procedure to solve problems like this?