7. Friction, Inclines, Systems
Kinetic Friction
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Problem 5.104a
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Textbook QuestionA 68-kg water skier is being accelerated by a ski boat on a flat ('glassy') lake. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the skier's skis and the water surface is μₖ = 0.25 (Fig. 5–59).
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(a) What is the skier's acceleration if the rope pulling the skier behind the boat applies a horizontal tension force of magnitude F_T = 240N to the skier (θ = 0°)?
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