A block of mass m = 5.00 kg is released from rest from point @ and slides on the frictionless track shown in Figure P5.36. Determine (a) the block's speed at points ® and © and (b) the net work done by the gravitational force on the block as it moves from point from @ to ©. 5.00 m 3.20 m 2.00 m Figure P5.36

A block of mass m = 5.00 kg is released from rest from point @ and slides on the frictionless track shown in Figure P5.36. Determine (a) the block's speed at points ® and © and (b) the net work done by the gravitational force on the block as it moves from point from @ to ©. 5.00 m 3.20 m 2.00 m Figure P5.36

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