How Does Friction Affect Motion on Different Surfaces?

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The discussion focuses on the effects of friction on motion across different surfaces, specifically analyzing two scenarios involving a block and a particle. The first scenario involves a 5 kg block moving on a rough surface with a dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.2 under a horizontal force of 30N, while the second scenario examines a 6 kg particle transitioning from a smooth to a rough surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.25. The participants clarify that both particles moving up the same slope at different speeds utilize the same force, given that the coefficient of friction, mass, gravity, and angle of the slope remain constant.

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  • Understanding of Newton's Second Law (F=ma)
  • Knowledge of friction coefficients (static and dynamic)
  • Familiarity with kinematic equations (s=ut+1/2 at^2)
  • Basic principles of momentum and impulse (Ft=mv)
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  • Investigate the impact of varying masses on motion under friction
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Homework Statement


1.a block of mass 5kg moves on a rough horizontal plane with coefficient of friction (Dynamic) 0.2 under the action of a horizontal force of 30N. If the block starts from rest , find the distance it travels in the first 3 second.

2.a particle of mass 6kg,moving at 8m/s on a smooth horizontal surface, goes onto a rough horizontal surface with a coefficient of friction 0.25> Find the distance it moves across the rough surface before coming to rest.

3.This is my own question.Because I might get the concept of friction force wrongly
It's been in my mind for about 3 days thinking of it

A particle moving up a slope with a maintained speed of 1m/s
In another situation a same particle moving up the same slope with a maintained speed of 5m/s

Do the two particle use the same force?

As the Coefficient,mass,gravity,angle of slope are the same


Homework Equations


F/N =u(Mew)
F=ma
s=ut+1/2 at^2

Anyhow Regarding the equation,
Relating The Momentum and Force
F=ma
F=m x v/t
Ft=mv

So If The Force is 15N and the object moving at a constant velocity last for 3 seconds
Ft=mv
15(3) = MV
It will be 45 kg m/s ??




The Attempt at a Solution


1.
M=5kg
Force=30N
μDynamic = 0.2
μStatic = F/N (Force Used To Overcome the Static Friction)/(Normal Force)
= 30/(30x9.8)
= 0.1020
Initial Velocity=0
Final Velocity = 0
Time=3 seconds
Distance = Unknown

until This Step
What Should I Do With the two different coefficient of friction??

2.
Upon This Stage I Do Realize that I'm Getting Stupiddd
 
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Static friction is not an issue in this problem. Sum the forces and proceed either by impulse momentum or by Newton's Second Law and velocity-acceleration equation.
 
"A particle moving up a slope with a maintained speed of 1m/s
In another situation a same particle moving up the same slope with a maintained speed of 5m/s

Do the two particle use the same force?"

Yes.
 

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