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A mouse of mass 200 g falls 120 m down a vertical mine shaft and lands at the bottom with a speed of 8.5 m/s. During its fall, how much work is done on the mouse by air resistance?

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter8: Potential Energy And Conservation Of Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 32P: A mouse of mass 200 g falls 100 m down a vertical mine shaft and lands at the bottom with a speed of...

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