How do I solve this problem step by step? 6.A child of mass 45 kg slides down a rough surface slide of length 6.1 m. The slide isinclined at 25°. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the child and the slide is µ, = 0.20, Thechild starts at the top of the slide.Calculate the heat lost to thermal energy once the child reaches the bottom of theslide.Calculate the child's speed when she reaches the bottom of the slide.

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6. A child of mass 45 kg slides down a rough surface slide of length 6.1 m. The slide is inclined at 25°. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the child and the slide is u, = 0.20, The child starts at the top of the slide. Calculate the heat lost to thermal energy once the child reaches the bottom of the slide. Calculate the child's speed when she reaches the bottom of the slide.

6. A child of mass 45 kg slides down a rough surface slide of length 6.1 m. The slide is inclined at 25°. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the child and the slide is u, = 0.20, The child starts at the top of the slide. Calculate the heat lost to thermal energy once the child reaches the bottom of the slide. Calculate the child's speed when she reaches the bottom of the slide.

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