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Homework Statement
Three smooth stones, A, B and C are initially at rest, in contact with each other on the smooth surface of a frozen lake. The masses of the stones are A = 400 g, B = 300 g and C = 120 g and the coefficient of sliding friction between the stones and the ice is μslide = 0.0150. An explosion between the stones causes them to fly apart across the surface of the ice. Stone A flies off due North with an initial speed of 4.50 m s−1. Stone B flies off due east with an initial speed of 6.60 m s−1.
If 20% of the total energy of the explosion was converted to the kinetic
energy of the stones, what was the total energy released in the explosion?
Homework Equations
KE= 1/2 * M * V^2
PE= mgh
The Attempt at a Solution
total energy= ke+ pe
work done= force*distance
force= uR
μslide = 0.0150
i don't know R. And i don't know the distance travelend to calculate work done.
Need help please.