A 5.7 kg block is placed on a 57 degree incline. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the incline is 0.07. When the block is let go it slides down the incline. What is its acceleration? How fast is the block going after it has slid 2.4 meters?

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A 5.7 kg block is placed on a 57 degree incline. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the incline is 0.07. When the block is let go it slides down the incline. What is its acceleration? How fast is the block going after it has slid 2.4 meters?

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