Solve following problems by using energy conservation theory

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This discussion focuses on applying energy conservation theory to solve three distinct physics problems involving a car, a cyclist, and a rolling ball. The first problem involves calculating the total friction on a 1020 kg car descending a hill with a 1.00 m drop over 25.0 m. The second problem requires determining the traction force of an 81.5 kg cyclist slowing from 4.5 m/s to 2.5 m on a 16 m slope with a 4.3° angle and 11 N of resistance. The final problem addresses the number of rounds a small ball, initially moving at 1.0 m/s in a circular path of radius 19 cm, will take before stopping due to a frictional force of 0.50% of its weight.

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Solve following problems by using energy conservation theory..

A car driving down a long hill. The engine is switched off, and the speed is constant. The hill has a drop of 1.00 m for each 25.0 m driven way. The car has mass 1020 kg. Calculate the total friction on the car.

A cyclist slows from 4.5 m / s to 2.5 m / s up a 16 m long slope with slope angle 4.3 ˚. The cyclist and the bicycle has a total mass of 81.5 kg. The total resistance to motion is 11 N. Calculate the traction force of the bike.

A small ball is set in motion with initial speed 1.0 m / s in a horizontal circular flow of radius 19 cm. The friction of the bullet is constantly 0.50% of the weight. How many rounds rolling ball take before it stops?


I have attempted but I am not sure where to start.Kindly help!
 
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