Calculating Skier's Acceleration on 30 Degree Slope | Force Diagram

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To calculate the skier's acceleration on a 30-degree slope with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.1, a force diagram should include the normal force, gravitational force components, and frictional force. The net force acting on the skier is determined by the vector sum of these forces. While the initial force diagram description is accurate, creating a visual representation would enhance clarity. The next step involves applying Newton's second law to find the skier's acceleration. A proper understanding of the forces will lead to an accurate calculation of the acceleration.
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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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force diagram i have normal force up, cos(theta)mg down, Force friction left and sin(theta)mg right?
 
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So what's the net force on the skier?
 
idk give me a hint please
 
and am i correct in drawing my force diagram
 
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.
 

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