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Step Derivation/Formula Reasoning
1 [katex]KE_{\text{initial}} = \frac{1}{2} m v^2[/katex] Calculate the initial kinetic energy of the vehicle using its speed before it halts. Here [katex]v = 12.3 \text{ m/s}[/katex].
2 [katex]W_{\text{friction}} = f_k \cdot d = \mu_k \cdot m \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta) \cdot d[/katex] The work done by friction, where [katex] \mu_k = 0.650[/katex] is the coefficient of kinetic friction, [katex] g = 9.8 \text{ m/s}^2[/katex] is acceleration due to gravity, [katex] \theta = 18^\circ[/katex], and [katex]d[/katex] is the distance the vehicle slides.
3 [katex]W_{\text{gravity}} = m \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) \cdot d[/katex] The work done by gravity while the vehicle moves down the incline.
4 [katex]KE_{\text{initial}} = W_{\text{friction}} + W_{\text{gravity}}[/katex] By the work-energy principle, the initial kinetic energy is converted into work done against friction plus the work done by gravity.
5 [katex]\frac{1}{2} m v^2 = \mu_k mg\cos(\theta)d + mg\sin(\theta)d[/katex] Substitute expressions from steps 1, 2, and 3 into the work-energy equation.
6 [katex]d = \frac{\frac{1}{2} v^2}{\mu_k g \cos(\theta) + g \sin(\theta)}[/katex] Solve for [katex]d[/katex], distance the vehicle slides. Notice that mass [katex]m[/katex] cancels out.
7 [katex]d = \frac{\frac{1}{2} (12.3)^2}{0.650 \times 9.8 \times \cos(18^\circ) + 9.8 \times \sin(18^\circ)}[/katex] Substitute numerical values for [katex]v[/katex], [katex]\mu_k[/katex], [katex]g[/katex], and [katex]\theta[/katex] to find the value of [katex]d[/katex] that represents the distance the vehicle slides until it stops.
8 [katex]d  = 8.32 \,\text{m}[/katex] Calculated value.

To solve part b, look at the equation derived in step 6 of part a. Notice that the angle and distance traveled up the incline are inversely proportional. This means the greater the angle [katex] \theta [/katex] the shorter the distance traveled.

Step Derivation/Formula Reasoning
1 [katex]d’ = \frac{\frac{1}{2} v^2}{\mu_k g \cos(27^\circ) + g \sin(27^\circ)}[/katex] Recalculate the distance with the increased angle of [katex]1.5 \times 18^\circ = 27^\circ[/katex].
2 [katex]d’ = \frac{d}{\cos(27^\circ) + \tan(27^\circ) \cdot \sin(27^\circ)}[/katex] Using the previous formula of [katex]d[/katex], we express the new sliding distance [katex]d'[/katex] in terms of the old distance [katex]d[/katex].
3 [katex]d’ = 7.41 \, \text{meters}[/katex] At an angle of [katex]27^\circ[/katex] the vehicale would slide up 7.41 meters, which is less than the orginal dsitance of 8.32 meters.
3 [katex]\frac{d’}{d}[/katex] The ratio [katex]\frac{d’}{d}[/katex] shows how much further the vehicle would slide relative to [katex]d[/katex].
4 [katex]\frac{7.41}{8.32} = .89[/katex] Thus the new distance [katex]d’ = .89d[/katex]

Part (c):

Step Derivation/Formula Reasoning
1 [katex]W_{\text{gravity,up}} = -m \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) \cdot d[/katex] The work done by gravity as the vehicle slides up the incline is negative since gravity opposes the motion.
2 [katex]\frac{1}{2} m v^2 = \mu_k m g \cos(\theta) d – m g \sin(\theta) d[/katex] Work-energy principle applied while moving up. The kinetic energy has to overcome both friction and an upward gravity force.
3 [katex]d_{\text{up}} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} v^2}{\mu_k g \cos(\theta) – g \sin(\theta)}[/katex] Solve for the distance the vehicle would slide up the incline.
4 [katex]d_{\text{up}} < d[/katex] The distance [katex]d_{\text{up}}[/katex] will be lesser than [katex]d[/katex] since gravity now acts against the motion, reducing the sliding distance relative to sliding down.

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  1. [katex]d = 8.32 \,\text{meters}[/katex]
  2. [katex]d’ = .89d[/katex]

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\(\Delta x = v_i t + \frac{1}{2} at^2\)\(F = ma\)
\(v = v_i + at\)\(F_g = \frac{G m_1 m_2}{r^2}\)
\(v^2 = v_i^2 + 2a \Delta x\)\(f = \mu N\)
\(\Delta x = \frac{v_i + v}{2} t\)\(F_s =-kx\)
\(v^2 = v_f^2 \,-\, 2a \Delta x\) 
Circular MotionEnergy
\(F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r}\)\(KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2\)
\(a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}\)\(PE = mgh\)
\(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{r}{g}}\)\(KE_i + PE_i = KE_f + PE_f\)
 \(W = Fd \cos\theta\)
MomentumTorque and Rotations
\(p = mv\)\(\tau = r \cdot F \cdot \sin(\theta)\)
\(J = \Delta p\)\(I = \sum mr^2\)
\(p_i = p_f\)\(L = I \cdot \omega\)
Simple Harmonic MotionFluids
\(F = -kx\)\(P = \frac{F}{A}\)
\(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}\)\(P_{\text{total}} = P_{\text{atm}} + \rho gh\)
\(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}\)\(Q = Av\)
\(x(t) = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)\)\(F_b = \rho V g\)
\(a = -\omega^2 x\)\(A_1v_1 = A_2v_2\)
ConstantDescription
[katex]g[/katex]Acceleration due to gravity, typically [katex]9.8 , \text{m/s}^2[/katex] on Earth’s surface
[katex]G[/katex]Universal Gravitational Constant, [katex]6.674 \times 10^{-11} , \text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2/\text{kg}^2[/katex]
[katex]\mu_k[/katex] and [katex]\mu_s[/katex]Coefficients of kinetic ([katex]\mu_k[/katex]) and static ([katex]\mu_s[/katex]) friction, dimensionless. Static friction ([katex]\mu_s[/katex]) is usually greater than kinetic friction ([katex]\mu_k[/katex]) as it resists the start of motion.
[katex]k[/katex]Spring constant, in [katex]\text{N/m}[/katex]
[katex] M_E = 5.972 \times 10^{24} , \text{kg} [/katex]Mass of the Earth
[katex] M_M = 7.348 \times 10^{22} , \text{kg} [/katex]Mass of the Moon
[katex] M_M = 1.989 \times 10^{30} , \text{kg} [/katex]Mass of the Sun
VariableSI Unit
[katex]s[/katex] (Displacement)[katex]\text{meters (m)}[/katex]
[katex]v[/katex] (Velocity)[katex]\text{meters per second (m/s)}[/katex]
[katex]a[/katex] (Acceleration)[katex]\text{meters per second squared (m/s}^2\text{)}[/katex]
[katex]t[/katex] (Time)[katex]\text{seconds (s)}[/katex]
[katex]m[/katex] (Mass)[katex]\text{kilograms (kg)}[/katex]
VariableDerived SI Unit
[katex]F[/katex] (Force)[katex]\text{newtons (N)}[/katex]
[katex]E[/katex], [katex]PE[/katex], [katex]KE[/katex] (Energy, Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy)[katex]\text{joules (J)}[/katex]
[katex]P[/katex] (Power)[katex]\text{watts (W)}[/katex]
[katex]p[/katex] (Momentum)[katex]\text{kilogram meters per second (kgm/s)}[/katex]
[katex]\omega[/katex] (Angular Velocity)[katex]\text{radians per second (rad/s)}[/katex]
[katex]\tau[/katex] (Torque)[katex]\text{newton meters (Nm)}[/katex]
[katex]I[/katex] (Moment of Inertia)[katex]\text{kilogram meter squared (kgm}^2\text{)}[/katex]
[katex]f[/katex] (Frequency)[katex]\text{hertz (Hz)}[/katex]

General Metric Conversion Chart

Example of using unit analysis: Convert 5 kilometers to millimeters. 

  1. Start with the given measurement: [katex]\text{5 km}[/katex]

  2. Use the conversion factors for kilometers to meters and meters to millimeters: [katex]\text{5 km} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{m}}{1 \, \text{km}} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{mm}}{1 \, \text{m}}[/katex]

  3. Perform the multiplication: [katex]\text{5 km} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{m}}{1 \, \text{km}} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{mm}}{1 \, \text{m}} = 5 \times 10^3 \times 10^3 \, \text{mm}[/katex]

  4. Simplify to get the final answer: [katex]\boxed{5 \times 10^6 \, \text{mm}}[/katex]

Prefix

Symbol

Power of Ten

Equivalent

Pico-

p

[katex]10^{-12}[/katex]

Nano-

n

[katex]10^{-9}[/katex]

Micro-

µ

[katex]10^{-6}[/katex]

Milli-

m

[katex]10^{-3}[/katex]

Centi-

c

[katex]10^{-2}[/katex]

Deci-

d

[katex]10^{-1}[/katex]

(Base unit)

[katex]10^{0}[/katex]

Deca- or Deka-

da

[katex]10^{1}[/katex]

Hecto-

h

[katex]10^{2}[/katex]

Kilo-

k

[katex]10^{3}[/katex]

Mega-

M

[katex]10^{6}[/katex]

Giga-

G

[katex]10^{9}[/katex]

Tera-

T

[katex]10^{12}[/katex]

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  2. Gravity values may differ: \(9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2\) or \(10 \, \text{m/s}^2\).
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