Moving at an initial speed of vi = 2.00 m/s, Jimmy slides from a height of h = 5.00 m down a straight playground slide, which is inclined at θ = 55° above the horizontal. At the bottom of the slide, Jimmy is moving at vf = 9.00 m/s. By determining the change in mechanical energy, calculate the coefficient of kinetic friction between Jimmy and the slide.
Work done by friction force is equal to change in mechanical energy. We use this to find the required coefficient of kinetic friction as shown below.
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