When the skier reaches point (A) along the parabolic path in the figure, he has a speed of (6 m/s ) which is increasing at ( 2 m/s ). Determine the direction of his velocity and the direction and magnitude of his acceleration at this instant. Neglecet the size of the skier in the calculation.
When the skier reaches point (A) along the parabolic path in the figure, he has a speed of (6 m/s ) which is increasing at ( 2 m/s ). Determine the direction of his velocity and the direction and magnitude of his acceleration at this instant. Neglecet the size of the skier in the calculation.
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When the skier reaches point (A) along the
parabolic path in the figure, he has a speed of (6 m/s)
which is increasing at ( 2 m/s ). Determine the
direction of his velocity and the direction and
magnitude of his acceleration at this instant. Neglect
the size of the skier in the calculation.
6m
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