Mechanics -- Object sliding again with friction

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The discussion focuses on calculating the coefficient of friction for an object sliding down a 45-degree inclined plane, having traveled 0.36 meters and reached a velocity of 2 m/s. The user initially considers using static friction but is prompted to calculate dynamic friction instead. Key forces involved include the weight of the object, its components parallel and perpendicular to the plane, and the friction force. Participants emphasize the importance of clearly sketching the forces acting on the object to understand the problem better. The conversation concludes with suggestions to analyze the net force and acceleration during the sliding motion.
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Homework Statement


first of all- yes,i looked into similar topics,did not succeed :(

My problem : The objects slides down on a plane which located 45degrees with respect to surface. It slides s=0.36m down, it reaches v=2m/s. I have to calculate the coefficient of friction.

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There is image( sorry for some reason, i could not upload it directly to here)
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http://postimg.org/image/uof2i65zv/

So the friction coef. F_friction=(mu)*F_reaction -> (mu)=F_f/F_r
From image above, its easy to see,that tan(alpha)=mu,so it seems too easy.

And what for i need s and v values? I suppose it could be because i just calculated the static friction ,not the dynamic,yes? If i should calculate the dynamic one,could someone help ,please?
 
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I think that you should start with a clear sketch of the inclined plane, with the sliding object and the forces involved... I've seen your image, and it doesn't seem clear to me...
 
NTW said:
I think that you should start with a clear sketch of the inclined plane, with the sliding object and the forces involved... I've seen your image, and it doesn't seem clear to me...

I can't imagine what can i ad, there is Force of friction,reaction and mg, corresponding counter forces..
 
The essential vectors that you should draw clearly are:

1) The weight mg
2) One of its components, normal to the plane
3) The other component, parallel to the plane
4) The friction force.
 
NTW said:
The essential vectors that you should draw clearly are:

1) The weight mg
2) One of its components, normal to the plane
3) The other component, parallel to the plane
4) The friction force.

http://postimg.org/image/6ztyvaf4r/

F_F is the friction force.
And now there is components of mg!
 
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You should list those forces, one by one, as functions of mg. Then, write down the expression of the net force along the plane.

After that, you should ask yourself: does the object accelerate in his sliding motion? And by how much?

There may be other approaches to the problem, of course. That's just my way of solving it, that I believe correct...
 
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