Agirl on a skateboard (total mass of 40 kg) is moving at a speed of 11 m/s at the bottom of a long ramp. the ramp is inclined at 13° with respect to the horizontal. if she travels 14.0 m upward along the ramp before stopping, what is the net frictional force (in n) on her? (assume the positive direction is upward along the ramp. indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.)

-85 N

Explanation:

As we know the value of initial and final velocities, and also can get the height of the ramp, we can use the energy conservation, and the work-energy theorem, to get the answer needed.

The work-energy theorem says that the change in mechanical energy is equal to the work done by non-conservative forces, in this case, net friction force.

The change in mechanical energy, is the sum of the change in kinetic energy, plus the change in gravitational potential energy.

So, we can say the following:

ΔK + ΔU = Lff

ΔK = 0 -1/2 mv² and ΔU = m.g.h -0

Lff = Fff. d. cos 180º

h = d. sin 13º

Replacing by the values, and solving for Ff, we get:

Fff = -85 N

Friction force always opposes to the relative movement between surfaces, so if we assume that the positive direction is upward the ramp, Fff must have negative sign)

0.93xc=0.93x3x10^8m/s

2.54cm is 1 inch

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