Answer:
25.6 m/s
Explanation:
Draw a free body diagram of the sled. There are two forces acting on the sled:
Normal force pushing perpendicular to the hill
Weight force pulling straight down
Take sum of the forces parallel to the hill:
∑F = ma
mg sin θ = ma
a = g sin θ
a = (9.8 m/s²) (sin 38.0°)
a = 6.03 m/s²
Given:
v₀ = 0 m/s
a = 6.03 m/s²
t = 4.24 s
Find: v
v = at + v₀
v = (6.03 m/s²) (4.24 s) + (0 m/s)
v = 25.6 m/s
