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Question: A 2.3 kg block slides down a 25° inclined plane with constant acceleration. The block starts from rest at the top. At the bottom, its velocity is 0.60 m/s. The incline is 1.6 m long.

(a) What is the acceleration of the block? ______m/s^2
(b) What is the coefficient of friction?

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This solution is comprised of a detailed, step by step solution which clearly demonstrates how to solve for acceleration and the coefficient of friction. Acceleration is computed using the required formula and the coefficient of friction is solved for using basic trigonometry. In order to view the solution, a Word document must be opened.

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