Advanced — Friction WorkHardQuestion 30285
Question
Block A (4 kg) slides over block B (6 kg) for 2 m relative displacement. μ between blocks = 0.3. Energy dissipated as heat is: (g = 10)
- A12 J
- B24 JCorrect
- C36 J
- D6 J
Correct answer
24 J
Explanation
Friction force between blocks = μ × m_A × g = 0.3×4×10 = 12 N. Energy dissipated = friction force × relative displacement = 12×2 = 24 J.