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tonya
Nov6-08, 03:16 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

A box with a mass of 5 kg sits in the middle of the bed of a pickup truck moving with a speed of 90 km/h. The maximum force of friction between the box and the truck is 15N. If the truck were braked uniformly to a stop in 125 m, would the box move? Justify your answer mathematically.

2. Relevant equations

vf2= vo2 + 2ax???

3. The attempt at a solution

a= (vf2 - vo2) / 2x
a= (0-9) / 2(125)
a= -0.36
yes is would
am i even close?

mgb_phys
Nov6-08, 03:20 PM
Almost correct .

Calculate the acceleration of the truck - make sure you use consistent units.
Then draw a diagram of the forces acting horizontally on the box, remember f=ma

tonya
Nov6-08, 03:35 PM
right so, 90 km/h is 25m/s. therefore acceleration [of truck] is equal to -0.1m/s2

mgb_phys
Nov6-08, 05:28 PM
Think you have a calculator error there
a = v2/ 2s = 252 / 2*125 ms-2