In the figure a block slides along a path that is without friction until the block reaches the section of length L = 0.75 m, which begins at heighth = 2.0 m, on a ramp of angle 0 = 29°. In that section the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.450. The block passes through point A with a speed of 8.6 m/s. If the block can reach point B (where the friction ends), what is its speed there, and if it cannot, what is its greatest height above A?

To solve this problem, we need to analyze the energy changes of the block as it slides down the ramp with and without friction.

### Given Data:
- Length of the friction section, \( L = 0.75 \, \text{m} \)
- Initial height, \( h = 2.0 \, \text{m} \)
- Angle of the ramp, \( \theta = 29^\circ \)
- Coefficient of kinetic friction, \( \mu_k = 0.450 \)
- Speed at point A, \( v_A = 8.6 \, \text{m/s} \)

### 1. Calculate the gravitational potential energy at point A:
The potential energy at point A can be calculated using:
\[
PE_A = mgh
\]
where \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \( 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)).

### 2. Calculate the kinetic energy at point A:
The kinetic energy at point A is given by:
\[
KE_A = \frac{1}{2} mv_A^2
\]

### 3. Determine the work done against friction:
The work done against friction as the block moves down the length \( L \) can be calculated as:
\[
W_f = f_k L = \mu_k mg \cos(\theta) L
\]
where \( f_k \) is the friction force, \( mg \cos(\theta) \) is the normal force.

### 4. Set up the energy conservation equation:
As the block moves from point A to point B, the energy conservation equation (taking into account work done against friction) can be set up as follows:
\[
PE_A + KE_A - W_f = KE_B
\]
If the block reaches point B, we can solve for \( v_B \) (the speed at point B):
\[
v_B = \sqrt{\frac{2}{m} \left( PE_A + KE_A - W_f \right)}
\]

### 5. If the block cannot reach point B:
If \( v_B \) is less than or equal to zero, we calculate the maximum height the block can achieve by using energy conservation:
\[
PE_A + KE_A - W_f = mgh_{max}
\]
Solving for \( h_{max} \) will give us the maximum height above point A.

### Calculations:

1. **Potential Energy at A:**
\[
PE_A = mg(2.0) \quad (\text{we will use } m \text{ later})
\]

2. **Kinetic Energy at A:**
\[
KE_A = \frac{1}{2} m (8.6)^2
\]

3. **Work Done Against Friction:**
\[
W_f = \mu_k mg \cos(29^\circ) L = 0.450 \cdot mg \cdot \cos(29^\circ) \cdot 0.75
\]

4. **Substituting and Solving:**
Now, substituting back into the energy conservation equation:
\[
mg(2.0) + \frac{1}{2} m (8.6)^2 - 0.450 \cdot mg \cdot \cos(29^\circ) \cdot 0.75 = \frac{1}{2} m v_B^2
\]

Cancel \( m \) from both sides and solve for \( v_B \):
\[
g(2.0) + \frac{1}{2} (8.6)^2 - 0.450 \cdot g \cdot \cos(29^\circ) \cdot 0.75 = \frac{1}{2} v_B^2
\]

After calculating the terms:
1. **Calculate \( g \cos(29^\circ) \) and other values**:
   - \( g \cos(29^\circ) \approx 9.81 \cdot 0.8746 \approx 8.59 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)

2. **Final Calculation**:
Substituting known values back to get \( v_B \).

### Conclusion:
By computing all of the above, we can find the speed at point B or the maximum height above A if it doesn't make it to point B.

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In the figure a block slides along a path that is without friction until the block reaches the section of length L = 0.75 m, which begins at height h = 2.0 m, on a ramp of angle θ = 29°. In that section the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.450. The block passes through point A with a speed of 8.6 m/s. If the block can reach point B (where the friction ends), what is its speed there, and if it cannot, what is its greatest height above A?

Explore the problem of a block sliding down a frictional ramp and calculate its speed at point B or its maximum height above point A. This problem involves energy conservation principles and kinetic friction calculations. Suitable for Grades 11-12 physics students.

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