Question

A5 kg box slides 3 m across the floor before coming to rest. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the floor and the box if the box had an initial speed of 3 m / s?

Answer 1

Coefficient of kinetic friction (Cof. KE) = 0.153

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Mass of box (M) = 5 kg

Distance = 3 m

Initial speed (v) = 3 m/s

Find:

Coefficient of kinetic friction (Cof. KE)

Computation:

v² = u² + 2as

a = v² / 2s

a = 9 / 2(3)

a = 1.5 m/s²

Coefficient of kinetic friction (Cof. KE) = a / g

Coefficient of kinetic friction (Cof. KE) = 1.5 / 9.8

Coefficient of kinetic friction (Cof. KE) = 0.153