Pushing a Block: frictionless to friction

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The block is pushed from point A to point C, initially moving freely on the frictionless surface from A to B, then encountering friction as it moves from B to C. During the frictionless segment, the block accelerates due to the constant force of 5 N. Upon reaching the frictional surface, the block experiences a deceleration due to the opposing force of friction. The acceleration of the block remains constant throughout the motion, as the applied force does not change. Understanding the effects of friction is crucial in analyzing the block's motion from A to C.
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Homework Statement


A hand pushes a 3 kg block along a table from point A to point C as shown in the figure below. The table has been prepared so that the left half of the table (from A to B) is frictionless. The right half (from B to C) has a non-zero coefficient of friction equal to u. The hand pushes the block from A to C using a constant force of 5 N. The block starts off at rest at point A and comes to a stop when it reaches point C. The distance from A to B is 1/2 meter and the distance form B to C is also 1/2 meter.

A) Describe in words the motion of the block as it moves from A to C.
D) Does the magnitude of the acceleration increase, decrease, or remain the same as the block moves form B to C? Explain.

2. Homework Equations [/b


The Attempt at a Solution


I am not sure how to describe the motion for part A and I put decreases ofr part D which is incorrect. Please Help!
 
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