A sled, of mass 18.6 kg, is stationary when it starts to slide down an icy hill.  The hill is 13.0 m tall.  Assuming friction is minimal, what is the speed of the sled at the bottom of the hill?  Give your answer in m/s to 1 decimal place.

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A sled, of mass 18.6 kg, is stationary when it starts to slide down an icy hill.  The hill is 13.0 m tall.  Assuming friction is minimal, what is the speed of the sled at the bottom of the hill?  Give your answer in m/s to 1 decimal place. 

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