Two snow-covered peaks are at elevations of 862 m and 741 m above the valley between them. If a skier starts from rest on the higher peak and just coasted down without exerting any effort, at what speed would he arrive at the lower peak?

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Two snow-covered peaks are at elevations of 862 m and 741 m above the valley between them. If a skier starts from rest on the higher peak and just coasted down without exerting any effort, at what speed would he arrive at the lower peak?

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