Answer:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Explanation:
<u>Work and Kinetic Energy
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When an object moves at a certain velocity v0 and changes it to v1, a change in its kinetic energy is achieved:
Knowing that
We have
The work done by the force who caused the change of velocity (acceleration) is
If we know the distance x traveled by the object, the work can also be calculated by
Being F the force responsible for the change of velocity
The 75 kg baseball player has an initial velocity of 6 m/s, then he slides and stops
a. Before the slide, his initial kinetic energy is
b. Once he reaches the base, the player is at rest, thus his final kinetic energy is
c. The change of kinetic energy is
d. The work done by friction to stop the player is
e. We compute the force of friction by using
and solving for x
The negative sign indicates the force is against movement