How Does Friction Affect Velocity on an Inclined Plane?

[yankeekd25]

Homework Statement

A block of mass m = 39 kg is slid over a horizontal frictionless surface at some constant velocity. It then encounters a inclined plane which has a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.39. The inclination angle for the incline is x = 34.6 degrees and the height of the incline is h = 23.8 meters above its base. If the magnitude of the velocity at the top of incline is 34 m/s for the block, what was the magnitude of its velocity at the bottom of the incline in m/s?

/scratches head

For this one, I really have no idea how to begin. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks.

 

[CompuChip]

You can reduce this formula to the type of question where mass m and force F are given, and they ask you to calculate a change in velocity (how would you do that in general, forgetting about where the F comes from?).

While the block slides up the ramp, two forces act on it (which ones?). Then what is the F that I mentioned in the first paragraph (hint: decompose in components along and perpendicular to the plane).

 

[yankeekd25]

You can reduce this formula to the type of question where mass m and force F are given, and they ask you to calculate a change in velocity (how would you do that in general, forgetting about where the F comes from?).

While the block slides up the ramp, two forces act on it (which ones?). Then what is the F that I mentioned in the first paragraph (hint: decompose in components along and perpendicular to the plane).

To find a change in velocity- Vf2 = Vi2 -2g delta y, or Vf = Vi - gt?

When the block slides up, a normal force and a weight force are being acted upon it right?