Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Combo Access -- for Physics for Scientist and Engineers (18 week)
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 5, Problem 3Q
Cross-country skiers prefer their skis to have a large coefficient of static friction but a small coefficient of kinetic friction. Explain why. [Hint: Think of uphill and downhill.]
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