Distance is a scalar and measured only by units (meters, feet). Position is a vector and depends on where the origin is. It can be negative or positive and has direction.
They both attract things.
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Thus we can convert the units of the given quantity.
That is,
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The quantity is converted to the required units.
Answer:
1.06 secs
Explanation:
Initial speed of sled, u = 8.4 m/s
Final speed of sled, v = 5.8 m/s
Coefficient of kinetic friction, μ = 0.25
Using the impulse momentum theory, we know that the impulse applied to the sled is equal to change in momentum of the sled:
FΔt = mv - mu
where m = mass of the object
Δt = time interval
F = force applied
The force applied on the sled is the frictional force, which is given as:
F = -μmg
where g = acceleration due to gravity
Therefore:
-μmgΔt = mv - mu
-μmgΔt = m(v - u)
-μgΔt = v - u
Making Δt subject of formula:
Δt = (v - u) / -μg
Δt = (5.8 - 8.4) / (-0.25 * 9.8)
Δt = -2.6/ -2.45
Δt = 1.06 secs
It took the sled 1.06 secs to travel from A to B.
