Chapter 5 - Force and Motion - Exercises and Problems - Page 127: 3

There are three forces acting on the player. The force of gravity points straight down. The normal force from the ground points straight up. The force of kinetic friction points opposite to the direction of motion and causes the player to slow down during the slide.

There are three forces acting on the player. The force of gravity points straight down. The normal force from the ground points straight up. The force of kinetic friction points opposite to the direction of motion and causes the player to slow down during the slide.