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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.1A.SL.TZ1.6
Level SL Paper 1A Time zone TZ1
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19M.1A.SL.TZ1.6

An object of mass m is sliding down a ramp at constant speed. During the motion it travels a distance x along the ramp and falls through a vertical distance h. The coefficient of dynamic friction between the ramp and the object is μ. What is the total energy transferred into thermal energy when the object travels distance x ?

 

A. mgh

B. mgx

C. μmgh

D. μmgx

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