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AP Physics C (Mech)
Work & Energy
OS-UP-8-AD85 · OpenStax University Physics Volume 1Additional Problems (Problem 85)
A 300 g hockey puck is shot across an ice-covered pond. Before the hockey puck was hit, the puck was at rest. After the hit, the puck has a speed of 40 m/s. The puck comes to rest after going a distance of 30 m. (a) Describe how the energy of the puck changes over time, giving the numerical values of any work or energy involved. (b) Find the magnitude of the net friction force. Select the answer to part (b).