A block of mass 8.50 is sliding along a smooth surface when it encounters a 0.800 long region of roughness with =0.310. The block emerges from the rough patch at a reduced speed of 5.00 and continues on.
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To determine the initial speed of the block before encountering the rough region, we can use the principle of conservation of mechanical energy. The mechanical energy of the block is conserved if we ignore any dissipative forces.
1. Start by finding the initial kinetic energy of the block before encountering the rough patch. The kinetic energy (K) is given by the formula:
K = (1/2) * m * v^2
where m is the mass of the block and v is its initial velocity.
2. Next, find the final kinetic energy of the block after it emerges from the rough patch. The final kinetic energy (K') is given by the formula:
K' = (1/2) * m * v'^2
where v' is the final velocity of the block.
3. Since energy is conserved, we equate the initial and final kinetic energies:
K = K'
(1/2) * m * v^2 = (1/2) * m * v'^2
4. Rearranging the equation, we can solve for the initial velocity (v):
v = sqrt(v'^2 + (2*ΔE/m))
where ΔE is the change in kinetic energy due to the rough patch.
5. The change in kinetic energy (ΔE) can be calculated using the work-energy principle. The work done by the friction force is equal to the change in kinetic energy:
ΔE = F_friction * d
where F_friction is the friction force and d is the distance the block travels through the rough patch.
6. The friction force (F_friction) can be calculated using the coefficient of friction (μ) and the normal force (N) acting on the block:
F_friction = μ * N
7. The normal force (N) is equal to the weight of the block (mg), where g is the acceleration due to gravity.
Now that we have all the necessary information, we can plug in the values and calculate the initial velocity (v):
1. Mass of the block (m) = 8.50 kg
2. Length of the rough patch (d) = 0.800 m
3. Coefficient of friction (μ) = 0.310
4. Final velocity after the rough patch (v') = 5.00 m/s
5. Acceleration due to gravity (g) ≈ 9.8 m/s^2
By plugging in these values and following the above steps, we can calculate the initial velocity (v) of the block before encountering the rough region.