What did I do wrong? (Newton's Second Law)

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving a 500N ball on a 24° decline, where the ball accelerates from 1 m/s to 32 m/s over a distance of 6.1 m. The user attempts to calculate the coefficient and force of kinetic friction, using equations related to Newton's Second Law. However, the calculated acceleration appears unreasonably low at 0.0004 m/s², leading to an implausibly small coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.000040775. The user seeks feedback on the accuracy of their calculations and the reasonableness of their results. The overall inquiry highlights potential errors in the application of the equations and assumptions made in the problem-solving process.
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Homework Statement


(This is a problem I made up, so if the problem is with the problem, let me know.)
A 500N ball is being pushed down a carpeted decline of 24° to the horizontal. It starts from 1 m/s and ends the 20 foot (6.1 m) decline at 32 m/s. What is the coefficient and force of kinetic friction and applied force?

Homework Equations


I used:
Fg = mag, F = ma, a = μkg, and vi = √(vf2 - (2ad)).

The Attempt at a Solution


Fg = mag
50N = m(9.81)
m = 5kg
vi = √(vf2 - (2ad))
1 = √(322 - 2a(6.1))
1 = √(1024 - 12.2a)
1 = √(1011.8a)
1 = 38√(a)
1/38 = √(a)
.022 = a
a = .0004 m/s2
F = ma
F = 5*.0004
F = .002N
a = μkg
.0004 = μk(9.81)
μk = .000040775
 
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Does that value for "a" seem reasonable to you?

I know the equation as...

vf2 = vi2 + 2ad

2ad = vf2 - vi2

a = (vf2 - vi2)/2d

a = (1024 - 1) / (2*6.1)
= 84m/s2
 
PS: It may not be your only error. I haven't checked.
 
CWatters said:
Does that value for "a" seem reasonable to you?

I know the equation as...

vf2 = vi2 + 2ad

2ad = vf2 - vi2

a = (vf2 - vi2)/2d

a = (1024 - 1) / (2*6.1)
= 84m/s2
Thanks.
 
Kindly see the attached pdf. My attempt to solve it, is in it. I'm wondering if my solution is right. My idea is this: At any point of time, the ball may be assumed to be at an incline which is at an angle of θ(kindly see both the pics in the pdf file). The value of θ will continuously change and so will the value of friction. I'm not able to figure out, why my solution is wrong, if it is wrong .
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