Calculate the distance the sled travels

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In summary, the problem involves a sled starting with an initial speed of 5.0 m/s at the top of a 16 meter high ski jump with an angle of 53 degrees. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the sled and the ski jump is 0.5. The goal is to calculate the distance from where the sled lands at the base of the jump to the bottom edge of the slope, which is 21.6 meters above the ground. The relevant equations for solving this problem are F=ma, Range=Vox(T total), and Y=Voy t +1/2g t^2. However, it is unclear how to begin solving the problem without additional information or a diagram.
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Homework Statement


A sled starts with an initial speed of 5.0 m/2 at the top of a 16 meter high ski jump. The ski jump makes an angle of 53 degrees relative to the horizontal. There is a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.5 between the sled and the ski jump. Calculate the distance from the sled lands from the base of the jump to the bottom edge of the slope 21.6 meters above the ground.

Homework Equations


F=ma
Range=Vox(T total)
Y=Voy t +1/2g t^2

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea where to begin. I know I need to find the speed at the end of the ramp to find the distance the sled lands but am not sure how to find that.
 
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A sled starts with an initial speed of 5.0 m/2 at the top of a 16 meter high ski jump. The ski jump makes an angle of 53 degrees relative to the horizontal. There is a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.5 between the sled and the ski jump. Calculate the distance from the sled lands from the base of the jump to the bottom edge of the slope 21.6 meters above the ground.
I cannot make sense of that description. Is there a diagram? Have you quoted the text word for word?
 
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1. How do you calculate the distance a sled travels?

The distance a sled travels can be calculated using the formula distance = speed x time. First, determine the speed at which the sled is traveling, in meters per second. Then, multiply the speed by the amount of time the sled travels, in seconds. The resulting value will be the distance traveled by the sled in meters.

2. What units should be used when calculating the distance a sled travels?

The units used when calculating the distance a sled travels should be consistent. The speed should be measured in meters per second, and the time should be measured in seconds. This will ensure that the resulting distance is measured in meters.

3. Can the distance a sled travels be calculated if the speed and time are given in different units?

Yes, the distance a sled travels can still be calculated if the speed and time are given in different units. However, before multiplying the speed and time, you will need to convert one or both of the units so that they are consistent. For example, if the speed is given in kilometers per hour and the time is given in minutes, you will need to convert the speed to meters per second and the time to seconds before multiplying.

4. How can the distance a sled travels be calculated if the speed is not constant?

If the speed of the sled is not constant, you can still calculate the distance traveled by dividing the total time into smaller intervals and calculating the distance traveled during each interval. Then, you can add all of the smaller distances together to find the total distance traveled by the sled.

5. Is there a more accurate way to calculate the distance a sled travels?

Yes, there are more accurate ways to calculate the distance a sled travels. One method is to use a GPS device to track the exact route and distance traveled by the sled. Another method is to use physics equations, taking into account factors such as friction and air resistance, to calculate the distance traveled. However, these methods may require more advanced knowledge and equipment.

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