2. A 40-lb suitcase has an initial velocity down the ramp of va = 20 ft/s and the coefficient of kinetic friction along AB is = 0.25. Determine: a) The horizontal acceleration of the suitcase. b) The velocity of the suitcase at B. c) The time it takes from A to B. d) The point where it strikes the ground at C (i.e., R). e) The time it takes go from A to C (i.e., A to B plus B to C)? 20 ft 30° 4 ft 1 B -R-

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2. A 40-lb suitcase has an initial velocity down the ramp of va = 20 ft/s and the coefficient of kinetic
friction along AB is = 0.25. Determine:
a) The horizontal acceleration of the suitcase.
b) The velocity of the suitcase at B.
c) The time it takes from A to B.
d) The point where it strikes the ground at C (i.e., R).
e) The time it takes go from A to C (i.e., A to B plus B to C)?
AF
20 ft
30%
4 ft
B
Transcribed Image Text:2. A 40-lb suitcase has an initial velocity down the ramp of va = 20 ft/s and the coefficient of kinetic friction along AB is = 0.25. Determine: a) The horizontal acceleration of the suitcase. b) The velocity of the suitcase at B. c) The time it takes from A to B. d) The point where it strikes the ground at C (i.e., R). e) The time it takes go from A to C (i.e., A to B plus B to C)? AF 20 ft 30% 4 ft B
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