If a 3 kg object is moving with a speed of 4 m/s and comes to a stop, what is the work done by the friction?

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If a 3 kg object is moving with a speed of 4 m/s and comes to a stop, what is the work done by the friction?
  1. -24 J
  2. -48 J
  3. -12 J
  4. -36 J

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Q: If a 3 kg object is moving with a speed of 4 m/s and comes to a stop, what is the work done by the friction?
Solution: Initial kinetic energy = 0.5 × 3 kg × (4 m/s)² = 24 J. Work done by friction = -24 J.
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