A skier starts from rest on the 32° slope at time t = 0 and is clocked at t = 3.21 s as he passes a speed checkpoint 24 m down the slope. Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between the snow and the skis. Neglect wind resistance.   acceleration of the skier is 4.66 m/s^2

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A skier starts from rest on the 32° slope at time t = 0 and is clocked at t = 3.21 s as he passes a speed checkpoint 24 m down the slope. Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between the snow and the skis. Neglect wind resistance.

 

acceleration of the skier is 4.66 m/s^2

The free-body diagram is shown. Find the normal force N and the friction force F. Your answers will be in terms of the mass m
mg
F
N
Answers:
N=
i
mg
F =
i
mg
Transcribed Image Text:The free-body diagram is shown. Find the normal force N and the friction force F. Your answers will be in terms of the mass m mg F N Answers: N= i mg F = i mg
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