Skier at the top of a hill

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The discussion centers on calculating the height of the first hill (h) for a skier to just lose contact with the snow at the crest of a second hill with a circular radius of 38.5 meters. The relevant equations include kinetic energy (KE = 1/2 mv^2) and potential energy (PE = mgh), leading to the energy conservation equation (e = PE + KE). The correct relationship derived is h = 1/2r, which simplifies to h = 19.25 meters, ensuring the skier maintains contact at the crest of the second hill.

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Homework Statement

A skier starts from rest at the top of a hill. The skier coasts down the hill and up a second hill,The crest of the second hill is circular, with a radius of r = 38.5m. Neglect friction and air resistance. What must be the height h of the first hill so that the skier just loses contact with the snow at the crest of the second hill?

Homework Equations

ke=1/2mv^2 and pe=mgh
e=pe+ke


The Attempt at a Solution

e=0 so pe =ke and h=(H-2r) and v^2=gr
so i found h=2r+r/2 and i got 96.25 m but its not right please help
 
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ok wait i think i found my problem it should be mgh=1/2mgr so h=1/2r...
 

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