Rite away , might be losing my mind

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The problem involves a skier moving down a slope and encountering friction, requiring the calculation of the distance traveled before stopping. The subject area includes dynamics and friction in physics.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to analyze the problem using a free body diagram but expresses confusion about the next steps. Some participants question the angle of the slope in relation to vertical or horizontal and suggest applying Newton's second law to the forces involved.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem setup and suggesting methods for approaching the solution. There is no explicit consensus yet, but guidance on using Newton's second law has been provided.

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There is some ambiguity regarding the angle of the slope and its orientation, which may affect the analysis. The original poster expresses a sense of urgency and confusion about the problem.

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please help rite away , might be losing my mind

A skier moves at 23.0 m/s down a 24.0 degree slope and encounters a region of wet snow, where the coefficient of friction = 0.680. How far down the slope does she go before stopping?

thats how the problem is exactly, i drew a free body diagram and gots no clue where to go from there please help me ne body SOMEBODY!
 
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Is it 24.0deg with respect to vertical or horizontal?...and have you also worked with gravity?
 


its horizontal... watya mean
 


The next step after the FBD is always to write out Newton's second law for both the x and y directions, then solve the system of equations. Can you see why the answer becomes easy to get after you get the acceleration?
 

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