Physics for Science and Engineering With Modern Physics, VI - Student Study Guide
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Author: Doug Giancoli
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Chapter 4, Problem 65GP
A wet bar of soap (m = 150 g) slides freely down a ramp 3.0 m long inclined at 8.5°. How long does it take to reach the bottom? How would this change if the soap’s mass were 300 g?
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Physics for Science and Engineering With Modern Physics, VI - Student Study Guide
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