Solve the all parts of given problem:
Problem: A 98.7-kg baseball player slides into second base. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the player and the ground is µk = 0.677.
Part A: What is the magnitude of the frictional force?
Part B: If the player comes to rest after 1.21 s, what is his initial speed?
Please explain all work and steps to find the magnitude of the frictional force.