Skier acceleration on 30-degree slope with friction

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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

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The Attempt at a Solution

force diagram i have normal force up, cos(theta)mg down, Force friction left and sin(theta)mg right?
 
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pb23me said:
idk give me a hint please
The net force is the vector sum of all the forces as shown in your force diagram. Your force diagram sounds correct from the description you gave, but a drawing would be better.