Free-body diagram 25 25 Figure 4.13 Since motion and friction are parallel to the slope, it is most convenient to project all forces onto a coordinate system where one axis is parallel to the slope and the other is perpendicular (axes shown to left of skier). N is perpendicular to the slope and fis parallel to the slope, but W has components along both axes, namely Wi and W |- N is equal in magnitude to W1 , so that there is no motion perpendicular to the slope, but f is less than W | so that there is a downslope acceleration (along the parallel axis).

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Consider the skier on a slope shown  Her mass including equipment is 60.0 kg. (a) What is her acceleration if
friction is negligible? (b) What is her acceleration if friction is known to be 45.0 N?

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Figure 4.13 Since motion and friction are parallel to the slope, it is most convenient to project all forces onto a coordinate system where one axis
is parallel to the slope and the other is perpendicular (axes shown to left of skier). N is perpendicular to the slope and fis parallel to the slope,
but W has components along both axes, namely Wi
and W |- N is equal in magnitude to W1 , so that there is no motion
perpendicular to the slope, but f is less than W | so that there is a downslope acceleration (along the parallel axis).
Transcribed Image Text:Free-body diagram 25 25 Figure 4.13 Since motion and friction are parallel to the slope, it is most convenient to project all forces onto a coordinate system where one axis is parallel to the slope and the other is perpendicular (axes shown to left of skier). N is perpendicular to the slope and fis parallel to the slope, but W has components along both axes, namely Wi and W |- N is equal in magnitude to W1 , so that there is no motion perpendicular to the slope, but f is less than W | so that there is a downslope acceleration (along the parallel axis).
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