http://session.masteringphysics.com/problemAsset/1...Find the amount of energy E dissipated by friction by the time the block stops.Express your answer in terms of some or all the variables m, v, and h and any appropriate constants.Update:y2h- clearly its easier to post all the questions on yahoo answers.... Created by GB. science-mathematics-en - physics-en

It is equal to the initial total energy of the block with respect to the ground. i.e. kinetic+potential = 1/2(m*v^2) + m*g*h as far as I remember.

energy problem .?