7. Friction, Inclines, Systems
Inclined Planes with Friction
Problem 5.9a
Textbook Question
Textbook Question(II) Show that if a skier moves at constant speed straight down a slope of angle θ (Example 5–6), then the coefficient of kinetic friction between skis and snow is μₖ = tanθ. Ignore air resistance.
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