The velocity versus time graph of a ball of mass 50 g rolling on a concrete floor is shown in Fig. 9.1. Calculate the acceleration and frictional force of the floor on the ball.
Explanation:-
If we observe the graph, the speed of the ball decreases from = 80 m/s to 0 m/s
t= 8 seconds.
We know that acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. It can be calculated as the ratio of change in velocity and time.
Therefore,
a= 10 m/s2 (This acceleration is caused by the force of friction)
By Newton’s second law, we know that
F = Ma.
The mass of the ball is 50 g = 0.05 kg.
By putting the value of mass and acceleration, we will get that the friction force will be equal to 0.5 N.