Physics

Physics

Problem

A 1 kg block starts from rest at point A, 2 m above the ground. It slides down a smooth track to point B on the ground, moves 5 m horizontally over a rough surface (coefficient of kinetic friction μk=0.4\mu_k = 0.4), and is finally lifted vertically back to point A. What is the total work done by the gravitational force on the block for the entire closed journey ABCA? a) +19.6 J+19.6\,\text{J} b) +39.2 J+39.2\,\text{J} c) 0 J0\,\text{J} d) −19.6 J-19.6\,\text{J}

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