A 2 kg block sliding at 6 m/s on a rough horizontal surface comes to rest. How much work does friction do on the block?
Correct answer B. −36 J
Explanation
By the work-energy principle, W = ΔK = 0 − ½ × 2 × 6² = −36 J. The work is negative because friction opposes the motion.
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