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Consider a small block sliding down an inclined plane of inclination 30° with the horizontal. The coefficient of friction is μ=23x, where x is the distance (in meter) through which the mass slides down. The distance covered by the mass before it stops is
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Options:
  • A 32 m
  • B 3 m
  • C 23 m
  • D 23 m
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The correct answer is: 3 m

By equilibrium of block perpendicular to the incline,  N=mgcosθ.  So kinetic friction is,  fk=μN=μmgcosθ. Work done by constant force is given as, W=FScosθ. Let distance covered by the mass is x before coming at rest.

So, Wg=mg×x×cos90°-θ=mgxsinθ

WN=Nxcos90°=0
Work done by the variable force is given as  W=x1x2Fdx.
So, Wf=0xfkdx=-0x23xmgcosθ dx

Wf=-mgcosθx22×23=-mgcosθx23

By work-energy theorem

Wg+WN+Wf=K.E.
mgxsinθ+0-mgcosθ x23=0
x=3tanθ=3tan30°=3 m

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