Find Vf: MuK, D, & Angle Given - Answer ASAP

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In summary, the problem involves a skier starting from rest at the top of a 20° incline and skiing in a straight line to the bottom of the slope, a distance D of 400 meters. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the skis and the snow is .2. The goal is to calculate the skier's speed at the bottom of the run. The relevant equations include the component of gravity along the slope, and no information about mass or time is needed.
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a skier starts from rest at the top of a 20° incline and skis in a straight line to the bottom of the slope, a distance D of 400 meters. if the coefficient of kinetic friction between the kis and the snow os .2, calculate the skier´s speed at the bottom of the run

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ive tried all the equations that include all the variables but I am always missiing one variable like time, mass or acceleration


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You actually have the acceleration.It is the component of g along the slope.You don't need the mass and the time(what time?).
 
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when u say g you are talking about gravity right?
 

What is Vf?

Vf refers to the final velocity of an object.

What is MuK?

MuK, also known as the coefficient of kinetic friction, is a measure of the frictional force between two surfaces in motion.

What is D?

D refers to the distance traveled by an object.

What does the angle represent?

The angle represents the angle between the direction of motion and the horizontal surface.

Why is it important to find Vf, MuK, D, and angle?

Knowing Vf, MuK, D, and angle allows scientists to accurately predict the motion of an object and understand the forces acting upon it.

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