Since the stone was dropped from height, its initial velocity = 0 m/s
Using v² = u² + 2gs.
Where g ≈ 10 m/s², u = initial velocity = 0 m/s, s = height from drop = 2.5 m
v² = u² + 2gs
v² = 0² + 2*10*2.5
v² = 0 + 50
v² = 50
v = √50
v ≈ 7.07 m/s
Hence velocity just before hitting the ground is ≈ 7.07 m/s
The law says things travel in a straight line at constant speed unless acted upon by a force. But friction is a force but it can't be seen easily other than its effect, which is to bring the object to rest in seeming violation of the 1st law.
Answer:
W = 46 J
Explanation:
We need to find the angle between the two vectors Force vector and displacement vector.
First we will find the angle α of the force vector

Then we find the angle β of the displacement vector

With these two angles we can find the angle between the two vectors
∅ = α + β = 25.56 deg
The definition of work is given by the expression

The absolute value of F will be:

The absolute value of d will be:

Now we have:

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