A skier starts from rest on the 37° slope at time t = 0 and is clocked at t = 2.35 s as he passes a speed checkpoint 15 m down the slope. Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between the snow and the skis. Neglect wind resistance.

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A skier starts from rest on the 37° slope at time t = 0 and is clocked at t = 2.35 s as he passes a speed checkpoint 15 m down the slope.
Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between the snow and the skis. Neglect wind resistance.
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Calculate the acceleration of the skier.
Answer: a = 5.43
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Transcribed Image Text:A skier starts from rest on the 37° slope at time t = 0 and is clocked at t = 2.35 s as he passes a speed checkpoint 15 m down the slope. Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between the snow and the skis. Neglect wind resistance. Part 1 37° Correct Calculate the acceleration of the skier. Answer: a = 5.43 Hint eTextbook and Media m/s² Attempts: 1 of 3 used
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The free-body diagram is shown. Find the normal force N and the friction force F. Your answers will be in terms of the mass m
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F=
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i
N
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