A skier starts at the top of a 26.6-meter hill. Assuming there is no friction and no air resistance, what is her speed (in m/s) at the bottom of the hill?

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A skier starts at the top of a 26.6-meter hill. Assuming there is no friction and no air resistance, what is her speed (in m/s) at the bottom of the hill?

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