A 3.50-kg block is pulled along a moving conveyor belt at a constant speed of 0.500 m/s relative to a stationary observer while the belt moves at a constant speed of 0.200 m/s in the opposite direction. If the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.400, the magnitude of the mechanical energy dissipated, in J, caused by the force of friction on the block in 8.00 s is

a. 5.6.
b. 22.0.
c. 32.9.
d. 54.8.
e. 76.8.


e

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

The pulses from a pulsar are most likely coming from localized areas near the magnetic poles

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Physics & Space Science

The jovian planets in our solar system are ________

A) Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune B) Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars C) Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto D) Pluto and Eris

Physics & Space Science

The moons of Mars, Phobos (Fear) and Deimos (Terror), are very close to the planet compared to Earth's Moon

Their orbital radii are 9,378 km and 23,459 km respectively. What is the ratio of the period of revolution of Phobos to that of Deimos? A) 0.2528 B) 0.3998 C) 1.582 D) 2.858 E) 3.956

Physics & Space Science

A horizontal wire carries a current straight toward you. From your point of view, the magnetic field at a point directly below the wire points

A) directly away from you. B) to the left. C) to the right. D) directly toward you. E) vertically upward.

Physics & Space Science