Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion - Search and Learn - Page 108: 4

Answer

$\mu_k = tan(\theta)$

Work Step by Step

When the skier moves down the slope, the component of $F_g$ directed down the slope is $mg~sin(\theta)$. If the speed is constant, then the force of kinetic friction $F_f$ opposing the skier's motion must be equal in magnitude to this component of $F_g$ directed down the slope. Therefore, $F_f = mg ~sin(\theta)$ $mg ~cos(\theta) ~\mu_k = mg ~sin(\theta)$ $\mu_k = \frac{sin(\theta)}{cos(\theta)}$ $\mu_k = tan(\theta)$
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