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A(n) 2.4-kg copper block is given an initial speed of 8.8 m/s on a rough horizontal surface. Because of friction, the block finally comes to rest.
(a) If the block absorbs 85% of its initial kinetic energy as internal energy, calculate its increase in temperature.
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