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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
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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

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A

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