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When released from rest, a 160 g block slides down the path shown below, reaching the bottom with a speed of 4.6 m/s. How much work does the force of friction do (in J)?
**Physics Problem: Calculating Work Done by Friction**

**Problem Statement:**

When released from rest, a 160 g block slides down the path shown below, reaching the bottom with a speed of 4.6 m/s. How much work does the force of friction do (in Joules)?

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram illustrates a block positioned at the top of an inclined slope. The block starts from a height of 3.9 meters and reaches the bottom, moving horizontally at a speed of 4.6 m/s.

- **Starting Point:** The block is at a height of 3.9 meters.
- **Path:** The block slides down a smooth, curved path.
- **End Point:** The block reaches the bottom with a horizontal velocity of 4.6 m/s.

**Key Points to Consider:**

- **Mass of the Block:** 160 grams (convert to kg for calculations: 0.160 kg)
- **Initial and Final Heights:** Initial height = 3.9 m, final height = 0 m
- **Final Speed:** 4.6 m/s

**Objective:**

Calculate the work done by the force of friction acting on the block as it slides down the path.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Physics Problem: Calculating Work Done by Friction** **Problem Statement:** When released from rest, a 160 g block slides down the path shown below, reaching the bottom with a speed of 4.6 m/s. How much work does the force of friction do (in Joules)? **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram illustrates a block positioned at the top of an inclined slope. The block starts from a height of 3.9 meters and reaches the bottom, moving horizontally at a speed of 4.6 m/s. - **Starting Point:** The block is at a height of 3.9 meters. - **Path:** The block slides down a smooth, curved path. - **End Point:** The block reaches the bottom with a horizontal velocity of 4.6 m/s. **Key Points to Consider:** - **Mass of the Block:** 160 grams (convert to kg for calculations: 0.160 kg) - **Initial and Final Heights:** Initial height = 3.9 m, final height = 0 m - **Final Speed:** 4.6 m/s **Objective:** Calculate the work done by the force of friction acting on the block as it slides down the path.
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