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### Physics - Energy and Mechanics

#### Conservation of Mechanical Energy 

**Question 4:**

A block slides from \(A\) to \(C\) along a frictionless ramp, and then it passes through horizontal region \(CD\) where a frictional force acts on it. What can you say about the block's mechanical energy in these regions?

**Diagram Description:**
- The diagram shows the path of a block sliding from point \(A\) to point \(C\) along a frictionless ramp.
- The path is curvy from \(A\) to \(C\), including two points, \(B\) and \(C\).
- After point \(C\), there is a horizontal region \(CD\) where friction acts on the block.

**Answer Choices:**
1. \( \text{A. decreasing in AB, BC, and CD} \)
2. \( \text{B. constant in AB and BC, increasing in CD} \)
3. \( \text{C. constant in AB, BC, and CD} \)
4. \( \text{D. constant in AB and BC, decreasing in CD} \)
5. \( \text{E. decreasing in AB, increasing in BC and constant in CD} \)

Students are required to apply their understanding of mechanical energy and the influence of friction in determining the correct answer.

**Factors to Consider:**
- In regions \(AB\) and \(BC\), the ramp is frictionless, implying that mechanical energy (potential + kinetic) is conserved.
- In the horizontal region \(CD\), there is the presence of friction which will cause a decrease in mechanical energy due to energy loss as heat. 

**Answer Explanation:**
- In regions \(AB\) and \(BC\), since the ramp is frictionless, the mechanical energy remains constant.
- In region \(CD\), due to friction, the mechanical energy will decrease.

Therefore, the correct answer is:
\( \text{D. constant in AB and BC, decreasing in CD} \)
Transcribed Image Text:### Physics - Energy and Mechanics #### Conservation of Mechanical Energy **Question 4:** A block slides from \(A\) to \(C\) along a frictionless ramp, and then it passes through horizontal region \(CD\) where a frictional force acts on it. What can you say about the block's mechanical energy in these regions? **Diagram Description:** - The diagram shows the path of a block sliding from point \(A\) to point \(C\) along a frictionless ramp. - The path is curvy from \(A\) to \(C\), including two points, \(B\) and \(C\). - After point \(C\), there is a horizontal region \(CD\) where friction acts on the block. **Answer Choices:** 1. \( \text{A. decreasing in AB, BC, and CD} \) 2. \( \text{B. constant in AB and BC, increasing in CD} \) 3. \( \text{C. constant in AB, BC, and CD} \) 4. \( \text{D. constant in AB and BC, decreasing in CD} \) 5. \( \text{E. decreasing in AB, increasing in BC and constant in CD} \) Students are required to apply their understanding of mechanical energy and the influence of friction in determining the correct answer. **Factors to Consider:** - In regions \(AB\) and \(BC\), the ramp is frictionless, implying that mechanical energy (potential + kinetic) is conserved. - In the horizontal region \(CD\), there is the presence of friction which will cause a decrease in mechanical energy due to energy loss as heat. **Answer Explanation:** - In regions \(AB\) and \(BC\), since the ramp is frictionless, the mechanical energy remains constant. - In region \(CD\), due to friction, the mechanical energy will decrease. Therefore, the correct answer is: \( \text{D. constant in AB and BC, decreasing in CD} \)
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