Sam, whose mass is 80 kgkg , takes off across level snow on his jet-powered skis. The skis have a thrust of 160 NN and a coefficient of kinetic friction on snow of 0.10.1. Unfortunately, the skis run out of fuel after only 15 ss .   What is Sam's top speed? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.   How far has Sam traveled when he finally coasts to a stop? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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Sam, whose mass is 80 kgkg , takes off across level snow on his jet-powered skis. The skis have a thrust of 160 NN and a coefficient of kinetic friction on snow of 0.10.1. Unfortunately, the skis run out of fuel after only 15 ss .

 

What is Sam's top speed?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
 
How far has Sam traveled when he finally coasts to a stop?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
I Review I Constants
Sam, whose mass is 80 kg , takes off across level snow on his
jet-powered skis. The skis have a thrust of 160 N and a coefficient
of kinetic friction on snow of 0.1. Unfortunately, the skis run out of
fuel after only 15 s.
Part A
What is Sam's top speed?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
?
m
v = \20
S
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Part B
How far has Sam traveled when he finally coasts to a stop?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
µA
?
Value
Units
S =
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Transcribed Image Text:I Review I Constants Sam, whose mass is 80 kg , takes off across level snow on his jet-powered skis. The skis have a thrust of 160 N and a coefficient of kinetic friction on snow of 0.1. Unfortunately, the skis run out of fuel after only 15 s. Part A What is Sam's top speed? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. ? m v = \20 S Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining Part B How far has Sam traveled when he finally coasts to a stop? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. µA ? Value Units S = Submit Request Answer
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