Answer:
y = 12.82 m
Explanation:
We can solve this exercise using the energy work theorem
W = ΔEm
friction force work is
W = fr . s = fr s cos θ
the friction force opposes the movement, therefore the angle is 180º
W = - fr s
we write Newton's second law, where we use a reference frame with one axis parallel to the plane and the other perpendicular
N -Wy = 0
N = mg cos θ
the friction force remains
fr = μ N
fr = μ mg cos θ
work gives
W = - μ mg s cos θ
initial energy
Em₀ = ½ m v²
the final energy is zero, because it stops
we substitute
- μ m g s cos θ = 0 - ½ m v²
s = ½ v² / (μ g cos θ)
let's calculate
s = ½ 20² / (0.55 9.8 cos 20)
s = 39.49 m
this is the distance it travels along the plane, to find the vertical distance let's use trigonometry
sin 20 = y / s
y = s sin 20
y = 37.49 sin 20
y = 12.82 m
