Sliding Distance with Friction · PhysicsBowl 2021 #9
Physics · mechanics
Problem
A rock that has a mass of 12 kg is sliding on a rough, horizontal surface. It has 24 J of kinetic energy and the friction force on it is a constant 0.50 N. What distance will it slide before coming to rest?
A) 2.0 m B) 12 m C) 24 m D) 36m E) 48 m