Kinematics / Forces Friction Problem?

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A baseball player slides into third base at an initial speed of 7.00 m/s, with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.37. The problem initially appears to lack sufficient information, particularly regarding the player's mass or weight. However, it is suggested to treat the mass as a variable 'm' to proceed with calculations. This approach allows for the determination of how far the player slides before coming to rest. Ultimately, the user successfully solves the problem using this method.
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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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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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