Conservation of momentum problem

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A 120g arrow traveling at 75m/s embeds itself in a 3.63kg wooden block at rest, prompting a conservation of momentum calculation. The initial momentum equation yields a combined velocity of 2.4m/s for the block and arrow post-collision. The friction force, calculated using the coefficient of friction (0.409) and the total mass, is determined to be 14.5N. The discussion suggests using energy calculations to find the distance the block slides before stopping, converting kinetic energy to work against friction. This approach provides an alternative method to solve the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


a 120g arrow moving at 75m/s strikes and sticks in a 3.63kg wooden block, initially at rest. If the coefficient of friction between the block and the table it sists on is 0.409, how far does the block slide before stopping?


Homework Equations


m1v1+v1+m2v2=m1v1'+m2v2'

fr=mu(coefficient of friction)mg=sigmaF+fr

maybe:
v'=v+2ad

The Attempt at a Solution


I substituted values for the conservation of momentum equation

m1v1+v1+m2v2=m1v1'+m2v2'
(.12)(75)+(3.63)(0)=(.12)v1'+(3.63)v2'
9=3.75v' (v1' and v2' are the same as they are now ''the same piece'')
v'=9/3.75
=2.4m/s

so i figured out how fast the arrow stuck on the block would go

now, i would calculate the friction force i guess (.409)(3.63)(9.8)=14.5N

but i have no time, therefore no acceleration and don't know what to do
 
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Welcome to PF, Stonecoldgen!
Not that it matters much, but add the mass of the arrow in that friction force calc.

I wonder if you could get the last step via an energy calculation?
Kinetic energy converted to work against the friction force.
 
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