Is your hypothesis "If the loss of energy is related to the amount of friction, then the higher the coefficient of friction the higher percentage of energy loss of the skater from the top of the ramp to the bottom." correct? Why or why not?

Is your hypothesis "If the loss of energy is related to the amount of friction, then the higher the coefficient of friction the higher percentage of energy loss of the skater from the top of the ramp to the bottom." correct? Why or why not?

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter7: Work And Kinetic Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 99CP: Shown below is a 40-kg crate that is pushed at constant velocity a distance 8.0 m along a 30 Incline...

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the higher the coefficient of friction the higher percentage of energy loss of the
skater from the top of the ramp to the bottom." correct? Why or why not?

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