Find the speed of the block as it passed through O

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The discussion revolves around calculating the distance OA and the speed of a block as it passes point O on an inclined plane. The block is projected upwards with an initial speed of 4 m/s and experiences friction with a coefficient of 1/10. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the forces acting on the block, including friction and weight, to determine acceleration. A key point raised is that the mass of the block is not necessary for calculations, as the relationship F = m*a can be simplified using the coefficient of friction. The conversation highlights the challenges of applying mechanics concepts, particularly for those less familiar with the subject.
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Initially a small block of wood is at a point O on a rough plane inclined at 15* to the horizontal.
The block is projected directly up the plane with initial speed 4m/s.
The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is 1/10.
The block comes instantaneously at rest at A.

i) Find the distance OA

ii) Find the speed of the block as it passed through O when moving back down the plane.

I would really appreciate it if someone could help me with this question as I've spent around half an hour trying to figure it out.

Many thanks.
 
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Well what do you have so far?

What forces are acting on the block? Maybe if you can find the acceleration on the block you can use simple kinematics to figure the distance of OA?
 
Thankyou,

I understand there's both friction and the weight of the block acting on the object.

However there is no given mass for the object making it hard to calculate the acceleration as i end up with lots of different letters.

I don't understand how the coefficient of friction can be used within the question either?

Sorry if this is a daft question, mechanics is not my strong subject!
 
emma-sky said:
Thankyou,

I understand there's both friction and the weight of the block acting on the object.

However there is no given mass for the object making it hard to calculate the acceleration as i end up with lots of different letters.

I don't understand how the coefficient of friction can be used within the question either?

Sorry if this is a daft question, mechanics is not my strong subject!

You know F = m*a = μ*m*g*sinθ right? Who needs the mass?
 

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