The problem involves a skier transitioning from horizontal motion to descending a 16° incline, with initial and final speeds provided. The objective is to determine the length of the incline based on these parameters.
Some participants have suggested approaches involving energy conservation, while others have noted the need for the original poster to demonstrate more effort in the problem-solving process. There is no explicit consensus on the best method yet.
There is a mention of the skier's mass being potentially necessary for calculations, which has not been provided in the problem statement.
mcryder16 said:Homework Statement
A skier is gliding along at 3.12 m/s on horizontal, frictionless snow. He suddenly starts down a 16° incline. His speed at the bottom is 17.89 m/s.
What is the length of the incline?
Homework Equations
Not sure how to start this and formula to be used.
The Attempt at a Solution
Cyosis said:Put the start of the ramp...