Increasing Force: Velocity, Height Calculation

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The discussion focuses on calculating the velocity and height of a body subjected to a force defined by the equation F=5x + 5, where x is in meters and F is in Newtons. Given parameters include a mass of 1 kg, a coefficient of friction (μ) of 0.2, an angle (φ) of 30 degrees, and gravitational acceleration (g) of 10 m/s². The participant correctly identifies that the body takes off when the normal force (N) equals zero and utilizes energy conservation principles to relate work done by the force to kinetic energy. However, confusion arises regarding the calculation of height after the force ceases, indicating a need for clarification on energy conservation applications.

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Homework Statement



(First of all sorry for my English, I don't know any scientific expressions in English...)
A Force given by the type F=5x + 5 (x at metres, F at Newtons) is applied to a body of mass m while it creates (the Force) an angle φ with the horizontal level. The coefficient of friction is μ. (the body will move by doing the numbers) First it asks the velocity of the body, when it takes off the ground. Then, it asks the height, h of the object, if the force stops after 2 meters (after the takeoff).
Givens: m=1kg, μ=0,2 , φ=30, g=10m/s^2

Homework Equations



F=5x + 5 , T=μ*N (T is friction), N=m*g - F*sinφ
I guess that's it.

The Attempt at a Solution


First of all I don't know how much advanced this problem is therefore I couldn't classify it.
The first question is rather easy.
We know that the body will take off when N=0 (N is the reaction from the ground)
So: F*sinφ + N = mg (the ΣF for the Vertical axis)
By zeroing N we get x=3. The by doing the diagramm of (F*cosφ)(x) and T(x)=mg - F*sinφ
and by calculating the acreage we find both Force's work. By subtracting them we get the Kinetical Energy and thus the velocity.
The second question I think it's impossible, or there is something wrong with the exercise.
I use Principal of Energy Conservation to get: WF - mgh = 1/2mv22 - 1/2mv12.
I know v(1) from the previous question and I can find WF with the same way, with the diagramm. But I can't find the velocity at the final state, or the height to find the velocity afterwards.
 
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I've been told that the height is the same as the area of the triangle that the Force creates, but I think it's wrong...Thanks for your help.
 

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