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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)?

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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