Physics Laboratory Experiments
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Since a nonconservative force is present (f), some energy is used in the work done to overcome friction (Wf), and this energy is no longer available as potential energy. Write the conservation of energy equation for this case in terms of the potential energies, and solve for Wf. Why have the kinetic energy terms been omitted in this analysis?
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