Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Heat - Problems - Page 409: 33

Answer

2.7 grams

Work Step by Step

The ice is already at the melting point. The additional heat causes it to melt. Assume the melted ice stays at 0 degrees C. Half of the original KE goes into melting the ice. $$\frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}m_{skater}v^2)= Q_{melt}= m_{ice}L$$ $$\frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}(64kg)(7.5m/s)^2)= m_{ice} (3.33\times10^5J/kg) $$ Solve for a mass of 0.0027kg.
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