As shown in the figure below, a skateboarder starts at point A on the ramp and rises to point B, a maximum height of h = 2.71 m above the top of the ramp. If the amount of work done against friction is insignificant, determine his initial speed (in m/s) at point A. m/s

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As shown in the figure below, a skateboarder starts at point A on the ramp and rises to point B, a maximum height of h = 2.71 m
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If the amount of work done against friction is insignificant, determine his initial speed (in m/s) at point A.
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