A woman is standing on a steep hillside in the rain and is not moving. A sudden gust of wind blows down the hillside, which makes her start sliding
down the hill. When the wind stops blowing, the woman continues to slide.
Which of the following statements explains why she continues to slide down
the hillside?
A. The component of the woman's weight along the hillside is larger
than the kinetic friction between the woman and the ground.
B. The component of the woman's weight along the hillside is less
than the kinetic friction between the woman and the ground.
C. The component of the woman's weight along the hillside is larger
than the static friction between the woman and the ground.
D. The component of the woman's weight along the hillside is less
than the static friction between the woman and the ground.
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