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The sledder shown in Figure $\mathrm{P} 10.79$ starts from the top of a frictionless hill and slides down into the valley. What initial speed $v_{\mathrm{i}}$ does the sledder need to just make it over the next hill?
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This law states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant. In this case, the total energy of the sledder is the sum of his kinetic energy and potential energy. Show more…
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