The discussion revolves around calculating the work done by friction on a 2 kg mass sliding down a 30-degree incline from a height of 10 meters, reaching a speed of 10 m/s at the bottom. The participants are exploring concepts related to energy conservation and the relationship between potential and kinetic energy.
Some participants have suggested that the work done by friction can be found by calculating the energy difference between the initial potential energy and the final kinetic energy. Others express uncertainty about the calculations and concepts involved.
There is a lack of clarity regarding the specific calculations needed to determine the work done by friction, and some participants are unsure about the underlying principles of energy conservation in this context.
striving said:Starting from rest and a height of 10m, a 2 kg mass slides down a 30 degree incline, reaching the bottom with a speed of 10 m/s. What is the approximate work done by friction? I don't know how to calculate the work done by friction , can someone help me please
striving said:so the work done by friction will be the energy difference between initial potential energy and final kinetic energy?
striving said:i hate to say that, but be honest i don't know