Explanation:
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... find length
(way 1) determine acceleration using force
only force act on skier is mg vertically. spilt vector we get force along the incline = mgsin(10) and f= ma so
ma = mgsin(10) or a = gsin(10)
a (along the incline)= gsin(10) = 10sin(10) = 1.74
v^2 = u^2 + 2as
15^2 = 3^2 + 2(1.74)s
s = 62.06 m
(way 2) using conservation of energy
energy (KE+PE) on top = energy at bottom
0.5m3^2 + mgh = 0.5m15^2 +0
h (height of incline) = (112.5 - 4.5)/10 = 19.8 m
length of incline = h/sin(10) = 62.2 m ; trigonometry
... find time
s = (u+v)t/2
t = 2s/(u+v) = 2(62.2)/(3+15) = 6.91 s
Answer:
Explanation:
a ) starting from rest , so u = o and initial kinetic energy = 0 .
Let mass of the skier = m
Kinetic energy gained = potential energy lost
= mgh = mg l sinθ
= m x 9.8 x 70 x sin 30
= 343 m
Total kinetic energy at the base = 343 m + 0 = 343 m .
b )
In this case initial kinetic energy = 1/2 m v²
= .5 x m x 2.5²
= 3.125 m
Total kinetic energy at the base
= 3.125 m + 343 m
= 346.125 m
c ) It is not surprising as energy gained due to gravitational force by the earth is enormous . So component of energy gained due to gravitational force far exceeds the initial kinetic energy . Still in a competitive event , the fractional initial kinetic energy may be the deciding factor .
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