A 50kg sled is sliding freely on a flat surface. Its velocity varies with time according to v(t)=−3t+9ms Find the magnitude of the frictional force that brings the sled to rest.
A
150N
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B
350N
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C
500N
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D
675N
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E
900N
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Solution
The correct option is A150N The velocity of sled v(t)=−3t+9m/s
Thus its acceleration a=dv(t)dt=−3+0=−3m/s2
Magnitude of frictional force required |f|=m|a|=50×3=150 N