A skier (68 kg) starts from rest but then begins to movedownhill with a net force of 92 N for 8.2 s. The hill levelsout for 3.5 s. On this part of the hill, the net force on theskier is 22 N [backwards]. Calculate the total distance travelled by the skier beforecoming to rest.

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A skier (68 kg) starts from rest but then begins to move
downhill with a net force of 92 N for 8.2 s. The hill levels
out for 3.5 s. On this part of the hill, the net force on the
skier is 22 N [backwards].


Calculate the total distance travelled by the skier before
coming to rest.

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