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title: "Two masses \\(m_1\\) and \\(4m_1\\) are on an incline. Both surfaces have the same coefficient of kinetic friction. Both objects start from rest at the same height. Which mass has the largest speed at the bottom?"
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# Two masses \(m_1\) and \(4m_1\) are on an incline. Both surfaces have the same coefficient of kinetic friction. Both objects start from rest at the same height. Which mass has the largest speed at the bottom?

Two masses \(m_1\) and \(4m_1\) are on an incline. Both surfaces have the same coefficient of kinetic friction. Both objects start from rest at the same height. Which mass has the largest speed at the bottom?

- **A.** \(m_1\)
- **B.** \(4m_1\)
- **C.** They will have the same speed.
- **D.** Can’t be determined
- **E.** It would depend on the exact coefficient of friction.

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