College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 5, Problem 9CQ
You are going sledding with your friends, sliding down a snowy hill. Friction can’t be ignored. Riding solo on your sled, you have a certain acceleration. Would the acceleration change if you let a friend ride with you, increasing the mass? Explain.
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