7. Friction, Inclines, Systems
Kinetic Friction
Problem 5.104a
Textbook Question
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).
<IMAGE>
(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°)?
![](/channels/images/assetPage/verifiedSolution.png)
This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above
Video duration:
6mPlay a video:
30
views
Was this helpful?
Related Videos
Related Practice
Showing 1 of 10 videos