Step 1: Calculate the energy dissipated by friction using the formula \( W_{f} = \frac{1}{2} \times m \times v^2 \)
Given:
\( m = 2000 \, kg \)
\( v = 25 \, m/s \)
Plugging in the values:
\( W_{f} = \frac{1}{2} \times 2000 \times (25)^2 \)
\( W_{f} = 1000 \times
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