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Date May 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19M.1.SL.TZ1.6
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone 1
Command term Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

An object of mass m is sliding down a ramp at constant speed. During the motion it travels a distance x along the ramp and falls through a vertical distance h. The coefficient of dynamic friction between the ramp and the object is μ. What is the total energy transferred into thermal energy when the object travels distance x ?

 

A. mgh

B. mgx

C. μmgh

D. μmgx

Markscheme

A

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Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.3 – Work, energy, and power
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