Doug hits a hockey puck,giving it an initial velocity of 6.0 m/s.If the coefficient of kinetic friction between ice and puck is 0.050,how far will the puck slide before stopping?
A)19 m
B)25 m
C)37 m
D)57 m

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The distance the puck slides before stopping can be calculated using the formula:
d = (v^2/2μg), where d is the distance, v is the initial velocity, μ is the coefficient of friction, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

Substituting the given values, we get:
d = (6.0^2 / 2×0.050×9.81) = 36.98 m

Rounding off to the nearest whole number, we get the answer as 37 m, which is option C.

Doug Hits a Hockey Puck,giving It an Initial Velocity of 6.0