A 50 N of force F is applied to a block of 100 N as shown. T…

A 50 N of force F is applied to a block of 100 N as shown. The kinetic coefficient between the block and the supporting surface is 0.3.  Determine the acceleration of the block in m/s2. Enter your answer with two significant figures.   Please enter your unit as “m/s^2”.

In target practice, a thick board stops a bullet at a penetr…

In target practice, a thick board stops a bullet at a penetration depth of {d} cm.  Find the average frictional force that stops the bullet.  Hint, you can use two approaches,  Newton’s Second Law or Law of Energy Conservation to solve this problem.  Express your answer in kN and enter your unit as “kN”.