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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

ME initial = ME final

PE initial + KE initial = PE final + KE final

There's no kinetic energy the moment Jorge is at the top of the ramp therefore KE initial = 0

PE initial = PE final + KE final

Assuming the bottom of the ramp is h = 0 we can then say PE final = 0

PE initial = KE final

Write the equations out.

mgh = (.5)mv^2

They tell us potential energy is 6000J therefore that portion of the equation is already "solved"

6000 = (.5)mv^2

Plugin the values

6000 = (.5) 70 v^2

Solve for v

6000 = 35v^2

171.43 = v^2

13.1 = v at the bottom of the slope

Solving for KE we get

(.5) m v^2

Plugin the value from the previous problem and solvee!

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