skier of mass 57 kg skis straight down a 11° slope at constant velocity. Draw a free-body diagram of the skier with the various external forces acting on her. Include the force of air resistance, which is directed opposite the velocity.  (a) Find the value of the normal force. (b) The force of air resistance has a magnitude of 76 N. Find the frictional force on the skis. (c) What is the coefficient of kinetic friction?

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A skier of mass 57 kg skis straight down a 11° slope at constant velocity. Draw a free-body diagram of the skier with the various external forces acting on her. Include the force of air resistance, which is directed opposite the velocity. 

(a) Find the value of the normal force.


(b) The force of air resistance has a magnitude of 76 N. Find the frictional force on the skis.


(c) What is the coefficient of kinetic friction?
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Since object is moving with constant velocity hence net force acting on it must be zero and horizontal as well as vertical forces must be balanced. 

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