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  1. Work, Net work, Work done by friction - Physics Forums

    Jan 23, 2013 · Homework Statement I am looking for some clarity on what should be general conceptual questions involving work, net work, and work done by friction. In...

  2. Work Done by Friction & Gravity on Incline: Explained

    Feb 27, 2022 · So for the work done by the kinetic friction, the displacement along the incline is ##s## as given. What I canNOT understand is why the displacement in the...

  3. Finding the work done by a block - Physics Forums

    Mar 11, 2023 · We want to figure out how much work friction does on a block as it slides down an inclined plane with a rough surface. we find the force due to gravity that pulls the block down …

  4. Understanding Work Against Friction in Physics

    Jan 6, 2019 · Work done against friction refers to the energy required to overcome the resisting force of friction when initiating or maintaining motion. Friction dissipates some of the energy …

  5. How to Calculate Work Done by Friction without Coefficient of …

    Oct 11, 2007 · The last part of this problem has been bothering me. I don't understand how the work done by friction can be found if you are not given the coefficient of friction. Can anyone …

  6. Calculating Work in a Pulley System - Physics Forums

    Feb 12, 2009 · Work problem--blocks,pulley Homework Statement Two blocks are connected by a very light string passing over a massless and frictionless pulley . The 20.0 N block moves 75.0 …

  7. Why is the work done double its expected value? (conveyer belt)

    May 15, 2023 · The question was this: My calculations show that the answer should be equal to work done on crate to make it reach the same velocity which is equal to 216 J but the answer …

  8. How do I accurately calculate work done against friction?

    Jan 23, 2023 · I'm unsure on where to begin with this question, i've tried many different formulas that aren't giving me the right answer. I believe to start I need to convert the kilo newtons to …

  9. How Much Work Is Done Against Friction? - Physics Forums

    Oct 7, 2005 · 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? I am under the impression that 1) I need to find Wtotal by …

  10. Calculating Work by Friction using Integrals - Physics Forums

    Feb 3, 2015 · Homework Statement A uniform board of length L and mass M lies near a boundary that separates two regions. In region 1, the coefficient of kinetic friction between the board and …