A block B is pushed momentarily along a horizontal surface with an initial velocity V. If μ is the coefficient of sliding friction between B and the surface, block B will come to rest after a time [figure]
- g /V
- g/V
- V/g
- V/(g )
Answer
(4) V/(g )
Solution
Friction force = mg ⇒ retardation a = mgm = g
Using v = u − at: 0 = V - g t
∴ t = Vg
Answer: (4)