A 70-kg skier starts from rest at point A and skis down the slope shown. Neglecting friction,

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A 70-kg skier starts from rest at point A and skis down the slope shown. Neglecting friction, determine the force exerted on the skier by the snow

(a) Just before the skier reaches B,

(b) Immediately after he has passed through B.

(c) Does the skier become airborne before reaching C? Neglect the height of the skier compared to the radii of curvature.

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