Compute the coefficient of kinetic friction

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Q1. A child goes down a playground slide with an acceleration of 1.20 m/s2. Compute the coefficient of kinetic friction between child and slide if the slide is inclined at an angle of 32.2° below the horizontal.

Q2. A hunter aims straight at a target 120 m away. If the bullet leaves the gun at the speed of 260m/s by how much will it miss the target?

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