Energy from the Sun is transferred from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere, resulting in
atmospheric convection currents that produce winds. How do physical properties of the air
contribute to convection currents?
a -The warmer air sinks because it is more dense than cooler air.
b -The warmer air rises because it is more dense than cooler air.
c- The warmer air sinks because it is less dense than cooler air.
d -The warmer air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.
A 35 kg box initially sliding at 10 m/s on a rough surface is brought to rest by 25 N
of friction. What distance does the box slide?
Answer:
the distance moved by the box is 70.03 m.
Explanation:
Given;
mass of the box, m = 35 kg
initial velocity of the box, u = 10 m/s
frictional force, F = 25 N
Apply Newton's second law of motion to determine the deceleration of the box;
-F = ma
a = -F / m
a = (-25 ) / 35
a = -0.714 m/s²
The distance moved by the box is calculated as follows;
v² = u² + 2ad
where;
v is the final velocity of the box when it comes to rest = 0
0 = 10² + (2 x - 0.714)d
0 = 100 - 1.428d
1.428d = 100
d = 100 / 1.428
d = 70.03 m
Therefore, the distance moved by the box is 70.03 m.