In a game of shuffleboard (played on a horizontal surface), a puck is given an initial speed of 6.0 m/s. It slides a distance of 9.0 m before coming to rest. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the puck and the surface?

a. 0.20
b. 0.18
c. 0.15
d. 0.13
e. 0.27


a

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Determine the difference equations applicable to the centerline and at the surface of an axisymmetric cylindrical geometry with volumetric heat generation and convection boundary condition. Assume steady-state conditions.

GIVEN
Axisymmetric, steady, cylindrical geometry with volumetric heat generation and surface
convection boundary condition
FIND
(a) Difference equations for the centerline and surface
SKETCH

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