A Skier Starts Up a Slope with a Speed of 20.0

question 32

Multiple Choice

A skier starts up a slope with a speed of 20.0 m/s.The slope makes an angle of 25.0 ^$\circ$ with respect to the horizontal.The coefficient of kinetic friction between her skis and the snow is 0.0300.How far in meters does the skier travel before she stops?

• A)45.3
• B)66.2
• C)76.3
• D)88.9
• E)109

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Definitions:

Perceptual Bias

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Group Polarization

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