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Quick question about forces!
A skier is sliding down a 15 degree slope. Friction is not negligible. Identify all forces on the skier.
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The choices are: Tension, Kinetic Friction, Weight, Static Friction, Thrust, and Normal Force.
I drew a picture and assumed Kin. Friction, Weight, Thrust, and normal force were the answers but I got it wrong.
I don't think static friction is the answer because that is used to determine the force that must be overcome to initiate movement. Tension seems like a cable or string thing and not something that would affect a skier. I guess I don't know what thrust is but would it be correct to say that K. Friction, weight, and N. Force are the only forces on the skier or am I missing something? Thank you for your help!
Homework Statement
A skier is sliding down a 15 degree slope. Friction is not negligible. Identify all forces on the skier.
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
The choices are: Tension, Kinetic Friction, Weight, Static Friction, Thrust, and Normal Force.
I drew a picture and assumed Kin. Friction, Weight, Thrust, and normal force were the answers but I got it wrong.
I don't think static friction is the answer because that is used to determine the force that must be overcome to initiate movement. Tension seems like a cable or string thing and not something that would affect a skier. I guess I don't know what thrust is but would it be correct to say that K. Friction, weight, and N. Force are the only forces on the skier or am I missing something? Thank you for your help!