Sam, whose mass is 80 kg , takes off across level snow on his jet-powered skis. The skis have a thrust of 160 N and a coefficient of kinetic friction on snow of 0.1. Unfortunately, the skis run out of fuel after only 15 s Part A What is Sam's top speed? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. ? m v = 20 S Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining Part B How far has Sam traveled when he finally coasts to a stop? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. HÀ ? s = 119 m Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining

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Sam, whose mass is 80 kgkg , takes off across level snow on his jet-powered skis. The skis have a thrust of 160 NN and a coefficient of kinetic friction on snow of 0.10.1. Unfortunately, the skis run out of fuel after only 15 ss .

What is Sam's top speed?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
 
How far has Sam traveled when he finally coasts to a stop?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
Sam, whose mass is 80 kg , takes off across level snow on his
jet-powered skis. The skis have a thrust of 160 N and a coefficient
of kinetic friction on snow of 0.1. Unfortunately, the skis run out of
fuel after only 15 s .
Part A
What is Sam's top speed?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
?
v = 20
S
Submit
Previous Answers Request Answer
X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining
Part B
How far has Sam traveled when he finally coasts to a stop?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
HA
?
8 = |119
m
Submit
Previous Answers Request Answer
X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining
Transcribed Image Text:Sam, whose mass is 80 kg , takes off across level snow on his jet-powered skis. The skis have a thrust of 160 N and a coefficient of kinetic friction on snow of 0.1. Unfortunately, the skis run out of fuel after only 15 s . Part A What is Sam's top speed? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. ? v = 20 S Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining Part B How far has Sam traveled when he finally coasts to a stop? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. HA ? 8 = |119 m Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining
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