Answer:
E = 251.14 J
Explanation:
The thermal energy deposited in tire can be given by the following formula:
[tex]E = fd[/tex]
where,
E = thermal energy = ?
f = frictional force = μW = μmg
d = distance covered = 40 cm = 0.4 m
m = mass = 80 kg
μ = coefficient of friction = 0.8
Therefore,
[tex]E = \mu mgd\\E = (0.8)(80\ kg)(9.81\ m/s^2)(0.4\ m)[/tex]
E = 251.14 J