Work and Mechanical Energy

AP Physics 1· difficulty 4/5

A 1500 kg car going 20 m/s skids to rest over 50 m. The average friction force is approximately

  • A

    60006000 N

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  • B

    1500015000 N

  • C

    300300 N

  • D

    3000030000 N

Explanation

KE = (1/2)(1500)(400) = 300000 J. Work = F·d → F = 300000/50 = 6000 N.

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