An object of mass m is at rest at the top of a smooth slope of height h and length L. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and the surface, μk, is small enough that the object will slide down the slope if given a very small push to get it started. Find an expression for the object's speed at the bottom of the slope in terms of the variables m, μk, L, h.

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V=sqrt(2g(h-uk sqrt(L^2-h^2))

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To find the expression for the object's speed at the bottom of the slope, we can use the concept of conservation of energy.

First, let's consider the potential energy of the object when it is at the top of the slope. The potential energy is given by the equation:

PE = mgh

Where:
m = mass of the object
g = acceleration due to gravity
h = height of the slope

As the object slides down the slope, it will lose potential energy and gain kinetic energy. At the bottom of the slope, all the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

Next, let's consider the kinetic energy of the object at the bottom of the slope. The kinetic energy is given by the equation:

KE = (1/2)mv^2

Where:
m = mass of the object
v = speed of the object at the bottom of the slope

Since the object starts from rest at the top of the slope, its initial velocity (u) is zero.

Now, using conservation of energy, we can equate the potential energy at the top to the kinetic energy at the bottom:

PE = KE
mgh = (1/2)mv^2

Simplifying the equation, we can cancel out m:

gh = (1/2)v^2

Now, solve the equation for v:

v^2 = 2gh
v = sqrt(2gh)

Therefore, the expression for the object's speed at the bottom of the slope is:

v = sqrt(2gh)

Where:
m = mass of the object
g = acceleration due to gravity
h = height of the slope

sqrt(2g(h-μkL)