A 50 Kg Skier Is Pulled Up a 28° Slope

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 50 kg skier is pulled up a 28° slope at a constant speed by a friend applying a force of 300 N. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the snow and the skier?

• A)0.18
• B)0.30
• C)0.36
• D)0.63

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