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Okay, the problem is simpler than I thought. My problem was that I was trying to rush through the problem without thinking it out thoroughly enough. I tend to get lazy because classical mechanics are not where my scientific interests lie :/ To anyone having trouble with the problem: Find the...

I don't understand. We are not supposed to use that equation. It has not been presented to us and is not in the chapter. We are supposed to adapt the equation I have posted.

rho?

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I think this is probably the only question in Mastering Physics that's not covered somewhere on the interwebs. Bump for great justice. I have faith in you Physics Forums. Let us contribute to the knowledge of humanity, and my grade point average.

Homework Statement What is the terminal speed for an 85.0 kg skier going down a 44 degree snow-covered slope on wooden skis μ= 0.060? Assume the skier is 1.7m tall and .50m wideHomework Equations v = sqrt(4μmg/A) The Attempt at a Solution The area of the skier is (1.7m*.5m)=0.85m^2 sqrt...

I got it, thanks. I was confused because I didn't know that i and j corresponded to x and y.

Homework Statement http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5364/325n.png The Attempt at a Solution I don't know how to approach this simple problem. I don't know what role A+B+C = -1.90i plays. Even if the vector of B is found, I don't understand how to find the components of B.