2-1. The initial velocity of the block is , and the initial position of the block is
. If a normally distributed force
is applied to the rope
and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the 100-kg block and the ground
is
. Determine the means and standard deviations of the position and velocity
of the block
when
.
Solution
Referring to the
free-body diagram of the block, we have
Therefore
Therefore, and
. Ans.