How to calculate snowboard acceleration

In summary, to calculate acceleration for snowboarding, you will need to draw a freebody diagram and define a coordinate system. Then, break all the vectors into x-components and use the equation Fnet = ma, where Fnet is the sum of all the forces acting on the object. From there, use trigonometry to find the missing vector quantities and then divide the total by the mass. The mass should be kept in kilograms.
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HI I just need to know how to calculate acceleration given the following question or atl east point me in the right direction? Three friends are snowboarding? One has a mass of 50kg, one has a mass of 100kg and one has a mass of 150kg. The hill inclination is 60 degrees. There is a coeffecient of static friction of .10/ Calculate acceleration for each igrnoning air resistance...

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Well forget about the other 2 riders and just deal with 1 at a time. Draw a freebody diagram and define a coordinate system in which the x-axis is parallel to the slope. That way you can simply break all the vecotrs into x-components and deal with them that way. Only equation you need is Fnet = ma. Remember Fnet means the sum of all the forces acting on the object. There are 3 forces in this problem that can be acting on the person.
 
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I get it up until that point...I get lost after doing that leg work. I know that you do sin cos tan...find the missing vector quantities, but then get sort of stuck? Do I just need to find the missing vector quantities, then divide the total by the mass? I don't assume I have to change the kg to Newtons correct?
 

FAQ: How to calculate snowboard acceleration

How do you calculate the acceleration of a snowboard?

The acceleration of a snowboard can be calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the change in time. This can be represented by the formula a = (vf - vi)/t, where a is the acceleration, vf is the final velocity, vi is the initial velocity, and t is the time interval.

What is the initial velocity of a snowboard?

The initial velocity of a snowboard is the speed at which it starts moving. This can vary depending on factors such as the slope of the hill, the force applied by the snowboarder, and any obstacles in the way. It can be measured using a speedometer or by calculating the distance traveled in a given time interval.

How do you measure the final velocity of a snowboard?

The final velocity of a snowboard can be measured using a speedometer or by calculating the distance traveled in a given time interval. It is the speed at which the snowboard is moving at the end of the time interval being measured.

What units are used to measure snowboard acceleration?

Snowboard acceleration is typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s^2). However, it can also be measured in other units such as miles per hour per second (mph/s) or kilometers per hour per second (km/h/s). It is important to use consistent units when calculating acceleration.

How does the mass of a snowboard affect its acceleration?

The mass of a snowboard does not directly affect its acceleration. According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass. This means that a snowboard with a larger mass will require a greater force to accelerate it at the same rate as a snowboard with a smaller mass.

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