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Classical Mechanics Principles
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A 5 kg block is sliding on a horizontal surface with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.3. If the block is pushed with a force of 20 N to the right, what is the final velocity of the block after 2 seconds, assuming it starts from rest? Consider both Newton's Laws and the conservation of momentum in your calculations.

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5 m/s

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5 m/s

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0 m/s

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0 m/s

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The applied force is only slightly larger than the frictional force, giving a small positive net force. Other options are incorrect because This answer assumes the block moves fast enough to reach 5 m/s, ignoring the friction that slows it; Like option A, it treats the applied force as if friction did not matter.

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Newton's Laws of Motion
Conservation of Momentum
Friction
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Classical Mechanics Principles

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Classical mechanics principles cover Newton's Laws, the Principle of Least Action, Euler-Lagrange equations, and Hamilton's equations. It provides a foundational understanding of the classical state of physical systems and their behavior.

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Classical mechanics principles cover Newton's Laws, the Principle of Least Action, Euler-Lagrange equations, and Hamilton's equations. It provides a foundational understanding of the classical state of physical systems and their behavior.

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