Physics

Physics

Problem

A cannon of mass 800\,kg rests on a horizontal rough surface (coefficient of kinetic friction μk=0.20\mu_k = 0.20). It fires a 20\,kg shell horizontally at 400\,m\,s−1^{-1} relative to the ground. Take g=10 m s−2g = 10\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2} and neglect the mass of gases. How far will the cannon slide back before coming to rest? a) 24\,\text{m} b) 25\,\text{m} c) 12.5\,\text{m} d) 50\,\text{m}

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