Velocity after t seconds with a time varying Force

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving velocity and forces acting on a block, specifically focusing on a time-varying force and friction. Participants are exploring the implications of these forces on the block's motion over time.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relationship between the applied force and friction, questioning the conditions under which the block would continue moving or stop. There is an exploration of the implications of forces balancing each other and the nature of friction in this context.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions about the assumptions made regarding friction and force. Some guidance has been offered regarding the application of Newton's second law in relation to momentum, but no consensus has been reached on the interpretation of the problem.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of specific conditions such as the presence of a pushing force and the nature of friction, which may influence the block's motion. The problem is categorized under "Momentum," suggesting a focus on that aspect in the discussion.

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Homework Statement
I am writing the statement of problem here but its figure is in Attempt at a solution.
A 1kg block moving on horizontal rough surface of friction coefficient 0.6 is pushed with a force varying with time t in seconds as shown in figure.If initial velocity of block was 4.5 m/s.Find the velocity (in m/s) at t= 3 s.
Relevant Equations
F=Ma
dv/dt=a
Figure given in question-:
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I first found out the time when force will be equal ro friction.After force becomes equal to friction there will be no acceleartion further,so velocity after that time will be same.I calculated the velocity by getting a relation of it with time.I got the velocity as 6m/s.But the answer given is 0 m/s.I can't get it.Please help.
 
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Physics lover said:
so velocity after that time will be same
Meaning the friction miraculously disappears ?
 
BvU said:
Meaning the friction miraculously disappears ?
No i meant that after force becomes equal to friction,friction will balance force.
For eg:If force is 3 N friction will adjust itself to 3 N.
 
If the question had not mentioned any force pushing the block, only friction retarding it, then what would happen to the block?
It is moving at 4.5 m/s across this rough surface: does it continue moving at 4.5 m/s? does it suddenly stop dead? or what?
 
Physics lover said:
No i meant that after force becomes equal to friction,friction will balance force.
For eg:If force is 3 N friction will adjust itself to 3 N.
No, the friction stays the same till the block moves. If it is greater than the pushing forces the block will decelerate.
 
Although there's more than one way to do it, the problem's listed under "Momentum", so knowing the momentum form of Newton's second law,
$$
F = \frac{dp}{dt}
$$
think about how to solve for the final velocity given the push force (as a function of time) and the frictional force (a constant function of time).
 

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