The 2-lb block slides down the smooth parabolic surface, such that when it is at A it has a speed of 10 ft/s. Determine the magnitudes of the block’s velocity and acceleration when it reaches point B, and the maximum height y_max reached by the block.

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10 ft/s y = 0.25x² -4 ft- C A y max B 1 ft