Subtleties Overlooked in Friction Questions: Object Slides Down Ramp

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An object slides down a ramp at angle θ to encounter level ground. Both surfaces have kinetic friction: μ' on the ramp, μ on the level. The object reaches the ground at speed u. What is its speed when first fully on the level?
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