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An ice skater moving at 10.0 m/s coast to a halt in 1.0 x 102 m on a smooth ice surface.

What is the coefficient of friction between the ice and the skates?

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Frictionwork=initial KE
mu*mg*distance=1/2 m v^2

solve for mu.

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