Frictional Force: Solve 2m/s in 2s

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To solve for the frictional force of a block moving at 2 m/s and stopping in 2 seconds, first calculate the acceleration using the initial and final velocities. Identify all forces acting on the block in the horizontal direction, then apply the equation ΣF = ma to determine the frictional force. Additionally, relate the frictional force to the normal reaction force acting on the block. The discussion emphasizes the importance of posting new replies for better visibility in the forum. Understanding these steps is crucial for accurately solving the problem.
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Edit: I am going to make it a little bit more simple so ill just be needing help on a problem which I would use as a reference.
Problem: Solve for the Frictional force of a block moving at a horizontal surface at a velocity of 2m/s and stops in 2s.
 
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what do you think about the question?
 
you have vinitial, vfinal, time

so you can find a

now list all the forces acting on the body in horizontal direction

then use ΣF = ma and find the frictional force...

Now use the relation of frictional force and normal rxn of body!

PS: post new replies instead of editing original message. most members use the name of last person who posted to see if there is a new reply or not
 
The book claims the answer is that all the magnitudes are the same because "the gravitational force on the penguin is the same". I'm having trouble understanding this. I thought the buoyant force was equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Weight depends on mass which depends on density. Therefore, due to the differing densities the buoyant force will be different in each case? Is this incorrect?

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