Energy Conservation of an object on an incline

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An object weighing 1kg slides down a 4m high incline at a 53-degree angle with an initial speed of 2m/s, then moves horizontally for 3m before ascending a 37-degree incline. The discussion focuses on calculating the distance the object travels up the incline before stopping, considering kinetic energy, potential energy, and friction. The calculations involve using conservation of energy principles and accounting for friction forces. The initial calculations yielded a distance of 2.41m, while the expected answer is 1.95m, prompting a review of the calculations and the correct use of height in the formula. The key takeaway is to ensure accurate application of energy conservation principles and proper calculations.
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An 1kg object is sliding down a 4m high incline which is inclined at 53 degrees. The initial speed is 2m/s. It then slides on a horizontal section 3m long which is at ground level and then slides up an incline plane that is inclined at 37 degrees. All surfaces have a kinetic coefficient of uc = 0.4. What distance will the object travel up the 37 degree incline before stopping?

Work Done:

Starting off Values:
Vi = 2m/s
Vf = ?
d = 3.19 (using trig)
m = 1kg
uc = 0.4

I drew a diagram and then I figured I would use the laws of conservation formula. I know their is kinetic and potential energy when the object is at a certain height. When the object is on the horizontal surface, their will only be kinetic and friction forces acting on it. So I thought i'd find the object's final speed on the 53degree incline (1/2mVf^2 = 1/2mVi^2 + mgh -fx). After I found Vf, I used that as the new initial speed for the horizontal surface. I then thought i'd find the final speed on the horizontal speed using the laws of conservation of energy (1/2mVf^2 = 1/2mVi^2 -fx). Finally, I took this value and used it as the new initial speed as the object is about to move up the 37 degree incline. I substituted it in the formula: mgh = 1/2mVi^2 - fx.

I keep getting an answer like 2.41m but the answer in the book is 1.95m. I'm not quite sure where I went wrong?
 
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Your idea is right, you may want to re-check you calculations. Also, h is not the required answer - it's h/sin(37).
 
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