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As shown in the figure below, a skateboarder starts at point A on the ramp and r

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Question

As shown in the figure below, a skateboarder starts at point A on the ramp and rises to point B, a maximum height of h = 2.77 m above the top of the ramp. If the amount of work done against friction is insignificant, determine his initial speed at point A.

As shown in the figure below, a skateboarder starts at point A on the ramp and rises to point B, a maximum height of h = 2.77 m above the top of the ramp. If the amount of work done against friction is insignificant, determine his initial speed at point A.

Explanation / Answer

Here , let the initial speed be u

Using conservation of energy,

0.5mu^2 = mgh

0.5 * u^2 = 9.8 * 2.77

u = 7.37 m/s

the initial speed of skateboarder is 7.37 m/s