Kinematics / Forces Friction Problem?

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The problem involves a baseball player sliding into third base with an initial speed of 7.00 m/s and a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.37. To determine the distance the player slides before coming to rest, one can apply the principles of kinematics and forces without needing the player's mass. By using the frictional force to calculate deceleration and applying kinematic equations, the solution can be derived effectively.

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  • Kinematics equations for motion analysis
  • Understanding of forces, specifically frictional force
  • Basic knowledge of Newton's laws of motion
  • Concept of normal force in physics
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Homework Statement


A baseball player slides into third base with an initial speed of 7.00 m/s. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the player and the ground is 0.37, how far does the player slide before coming to rest?

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The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not really sure how to start this problem; there doesn't seem to be enough information given. If the coefficient of friction is given, I feel like I should know what the Normal Force is, but I don't have the mass or the weight of the player, so I'm kind of lost as to how I should start this.

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Call the mass 'm' and continue. Maybe you won't need the actual value. :wink:
 
Okay, thanks! That helped a bunch! I got the answer!
 

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