Answer:
14.1 m/s
Explanation:
From the question,
μk = a/g...................... Equation 1
Where μk = coefficient of kinetic friction, a= acceleration of the skier, g = acceleration due to gravity.
make a the subject of the equation
a = μk(g).................. Equation 2
Given: μk = 0.160, g = 9.8 m/s²
Substitute into equation 2
a = 0.16(9.8)
a = 1.568 m/s²
Using,
F = ma
Where F = force, m = mass.
Make m the subject of the equation
m = F/a................... Equation 3
m = 160/1.568
m = 102.04 kg.
Note: The work done against air resistance by the skier+ work done against friction is equal to the kinetic energy after cross the patch.
Assuming the initial velocity of the skier to be zero
Fd+mgμ = 1/2mv²........................Equation 4
Where v = speed of the skier after crossing the patch, d = distance/width of the patch.
v = √2(Fd+mgμ)/m)................ Equation 5
Given: F = 160 N, m = 102.04 kg, d = 62 m, g = 9.8 m/s, μk = 0.16
Substitute these values into equation 5
v = √[2[(160×62)+(102.04×9.8×0.16)]/102.04]
v = √197.57
v = 14.1 m/s
v = 9.86 m/s
