A skier gliding across the snow at 3.0 m/s suddenly starts down a 10° incline, reaching a speed of 15 m/s at the bottom. Friction between the snow and her freshly waxed skis is negligible.a. What is the length of the incline?b. How long does it take her to reach the bottom?

A skier gliding across the snow at 3.0 m/s suddenly starts down a 10° incline, reaching a speed of 15 m/s at the bottom. Friction between the snow and her freshly waxed skis is negligible.a. What is the length of the incline?b. How long does it take her to reach the bottom?

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A skier gliding across the snow at 3.0 m/s suddenly starts down a 10° incline, reaching a speed of 15 m/s at the bottom. Friction between the snow and her freshly waxed skis is negligible.
a. What is the length of the incline?
b. How long does it take her to reach the bottom?

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