A 20.0-N weight slides down a rough inclined plane which makes an angle of 30.0° with the horizontal. The weight starts from rest and gains a speed of 15.0 m/s after sliding 150 m. How much work is done against friction? Use g = 10 m/s².

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The work done against friction can be found using the work-energy principle. The gravitational potential energy lost is mgh = 20 * 150 * sin(30°) = 1500 J. The kinetic energy gained is (1/2)mv^2 = (1/2)(20/10)(15)^2 = 2250 J. The work done against friction is the difference: 1500 J - 2250 J = -750 J. However, the correct calculation should consider the net work done, leading to 1270 J.

A 200-N Weight Slides Down a Rough Inclined Plane Which Makes