A 60-kg suitcase slides 5 m down the smooth ramp with an initial velocity down the ramp of VA = 2.5 m/s, and the coefficient of kinetic friction along AC is μk = 0.2. (Figure 1)
Part A
Determine the distance R where it strikes the ground at B. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units:
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Part B
How long does it take to go from A to B? Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units:
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