A Child on a Sled Starts from Rest at the Top

question 59

Multiple Choice

A child on a sled starts from rest at the top of a 15° slope. If the trip to the bottom takes
15) 2 s, how long is the slope? Assume that frictional forces may be neglected.

• A) 293 m
• B) 586 m
• C) 1130 m
• D) 147 m

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