Force on a Slope: Solving for Acceleration

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To solve for Franz's acceleration while skiing down a 50-degree slope, the mass can be represented as 'm', allowing for the calculation of acceleration in terms of 'm'. The kinetic friction coefficient is 0.05, which plays a crucial role in determining the net force acting on the skier. The forces acting along the slope include gravitational force and friction, which can be expressed mathematically. Ultimately, the mass 'm' cancels out in the calculations, simplifying the process. Understanding these concepts allows for the accurate determination of acceleration without needing the specific mass value.
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[SOLVED] Force on a slope

"Franz is skiing in the Alps. He is racing down a steep slope of 50.0 degrees. For waxed skis on snow, we have mu sub k (for kinetic friction)=0.05. What is his acceleration?"

I'm so confused... don't I need his mass to even begin to approach this or am I missing something?
 
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let m be the mass... get the acceleration in terms of m... (the m's will cancel out when you work out the acceleration).

What is the force acting on the skier along the slope in terms of m...
 
Oh, right. Got it, thank you!
 

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