$A$ body of mass $m$ moves with a velocity $v$ on a surface whose friction coefficient is $\mu$. If the body covers a distance $s$ before coming to rest,what is the initial velocity $v$?

  • A
    $\sqrt{\mu g s}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\mu g s / 2}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2 \mu g s}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{3 \mu g s}$

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