A 3kg block is kicked up a ramp inclined at 37 degrees. The initial speed is 4m/s. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the ramp and the block is 0.2, how far does the block travel before stopping?

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A 3kg block is kicked up a ramp inclined at 37 degrees. The initial speed is 4m/s. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the ramp and the block is 0.2, how far does the block travel before stopping? 

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