The box slides down the slope described by the equation y = (0.02x2)m, where x is in meters. Given that the vx = -3 m/s, ax = -1.5 m/s2 at x =5 m. Determine the y components of the velocity and the acceleration of the box at x = 5 m.

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The box slides down the slope described by the equation y = (0.02x2)m,
where x is in meters. Given that the vx = -3 m/s, ax = -1.5 m/s2 at x =5 m.
Determine the y components of the velocity and the acceleration of the
box at x = 5 m.
Transcribed Image Text:The box slides down the slope described by the equation y = (0.02x2)m, where x is in meters. Given that the vx = -3 m/s, ax = -1.5 m/s2 at x =5 m. Determine the y components of the velocity and the acceleration of the box at x = 5 m.
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