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Homework Statement
skier decends a slope of 30 degrees. Assume the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.1
draw a force diagram
find his acceleration
Calculating Skier's Acceleration on 30 Degree Slope | Force Diagram
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Homework Help Overview
The problem involves a skier descending a slope inclined at 30 degrees, with a specified coefficient of kinetic friction. Participants are tasked with drawing a force diagram and calculating the skier's acceleration.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation
Approaches and Questions Raised
- The original poster attempts to describe the forces acting on the skier in their force diagram, including normal force, gravitational components, and friction. Some participants question the net force acting on the skier and seek hints for further clarification.
Discussion Status
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the accuracy of the force diagram and the concept of net force. Guidance has been offered regarding the vector sum of forces, but no consensus has been reached on the next steps.
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