Calculating the Distance a Box Moves on a Moving Belt Without Slipping

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The problem involves a box dropped onto a moving conveyor belt, with specific parameters such as the belt's speed and the coefficient of friction. Participants are exploring how to determine the distance the box moves before it begins to slide without slipping.

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  • Participants discuss the forces acting on the box, particularly the role of friction in initiating motion. Questions are raised about the conditions under which the box stops slipping and the appropriate formulas to use for calculations.

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Some participants have attempted calculations and shared their reasoning, while others have provided feedback on the approaches taken. There is an ongoing exploration of the correct application of formulas and the underlying physics principles.

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I have no clue how to start solving the question as follows:
A box is dropped onto a conveyor belt moving at 1.7 m/s. If the coefficient of friction between the box adn the belt is 0.7, what distance doest the box move before it moves without slipping? (g = 9.8 m/s)

What is the horizontal force to move the box on the belt?

Thanks a lot.
 
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What is the horizontal force to move the box on the belt?
Friction.
 
Why it stop slipping? How should I start my formula? Thanks
 
What does an object do when a force acts on it?
 
acceleration

It should create acceleration. Now, I have just tried to solve it and the following is the formula I used.

mg(0.7) = ma, a = 6.86. I assumed this was the acceleration responsible for moving box. Then, I use V = Vo - at
0 = 1.7 - 6.86t, t = 0.2478, substituted into d = volt - 0.5 a t^2,
d= 1.7t - 0.5 * 6.86 * (0.2478)^2
= 0.2106 m
Is there anything (step) I missed or made mistake?

Thanks a lot
 
Looks OK to me.

Although I would have written
vf = v0 + at
and let v0=0 and vf=1.7 m/s

Then d = 0 + .5at2

Gives the same answer.
 

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