Answer:
The acceleration of the player is - 4.9 m/s²
Explanation:
The given is:
1. The mass of the player is 55 kg
2. His initial speed is 4.6 m/s
3. The coefficient of the kinetic fraction between the player and the
ground is 0.50
We need to find the player acceleration
According to Newton's Law
→ ∑ forces in direction of motion = mass × acceleration
There is only the friction force opposite to the motion
→ Friction force = μR
where μ is the coefficient of friction and R is the normal reaction
→ The normal reaction R = mg
where m is the mass and g is the acceleration of gravity
→ m = 55 kg , g = 9.8 m/s²
→ R = 55 × 9.8 = 539 N
→ ∑ F = - μR
→ - μR = m × a
→ μ = 0.5 , R = 539 N , m = 55
→ -(0.5)(539) = 55 × a
→ - 269.5 = 55 a
Divide both sides by 55
→ a = - 4.9 m/s²
The acceleration of the player is - 4.9 m/s²
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