College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 3, Problem 53GP
A skier gliding across the snow at 3.0 m/s suddenly starts down a 10° incline, reaching a speed of 15 m/s at the bottom. Friction between the snow and her freshly waxed skies is negligible.
a. What is the length of the incline?
b. How long does it take her to reach the bottom?
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