How Far Will the Sled Travel from the Cliff?

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A sled with a rider weighing 130kg travels over a smooth icy hill before reaching a cliff. The main question is to determine how far the sled will land from the base of the cliff. Initially, there was confusion about the approach to the problem, with a suggestion to use energy conservation methods. The original poster later indicated they found a solution to the problem. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding physics concepts in solving real-world scenarios.
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Homework Statement


A sled with rider having a combined mass of 130kg travels over the perfectly smooth icy hill shown in the accompanying figure.

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How far does the sled land from the foot of the cliff?


The Attempt at a Solution


Honestly, I have no idea how to go about this problem. I am sure that I am supposed to use some energy conservation method but I don't know where to start.
 
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EDIT:: sorry I figured it out. Thanks! :)
 

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