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for an assignment, we must investigate physics in context, my selected context is a log flume ride, focusing on the final slope. the height of the inclined plane is 13m, the hypotenuse is 17m and the horizontal length is 11m, calculated with a scale diagram and kinematics...
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A block of mass 20kg is on rest on a rough plane inclined at 60 degrees to the horizontal. A force P is applied to the block to "maintain equilibrium". P is parallel to the line of greatest slope of the inclined plane. The maximum value of P is twice the minimum value of P...
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Two spheres are placed side by side on an inclined plane and released at the same time. Both spheres roll down the inclined plane without slipping.
(a) Using FBD, explain what force provides the torque allowing the sphere to roll down the inclined plane.
(b) Which sphere...
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Hello, I am currently studying mathematics and physics on my own, and I ran into a type of problem in physics that is a bit unclear to me.
Say we have pulley at the top of an inclined plane with a base angle of alpha and the top angle is alpha.
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I assume...
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A particle is thrown upward with speed 10√3 m/sec. It strikes an inclined surface. Collision between the particle and inclined plane is perfectly inelastic. What will be the maximum height attained by the particle from the ground.
2. Relevant information and equations
In...
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Two block M1 and M2 rest upon each other on an inclined plane. Coefficient of friction between surfaces are shown. If the angle θ is slowly increased, and M1<M2 then
Options :
1- Block A slips first.
2- Block B slips first.
3- Both slip simultaneously.
4- Both remain at...
I ran across the explanation below of a car on a banked turn (no friction) on a High School teacher's website. I'm assuming this is incorrect, because how can the normal force in this situation equal mg/cos when an object on an inclined plane has a normal force equal to mg * cos? The high...
I"m wondering, at the abstract level, why different mathematics is used to calculate the Normal Force in an inclined plane versus a banked turn (which a vehicle is driving around).
For an inclined plane, the standard approach is take weight and resolved into parallel and perpendicular vectors...
1. Homework Statement
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f=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
Below is my attempt for part B, i am not sure what i am doing wrong here but my answer is off for acceleration
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The block, initially at rest, slides down the ramp and compresses the spring 0.03 m.
Theta = 30 degrees
L = 1.25 m
M of block = 2 kg
Δx = 0.03 m
1) Write the expression for the initial and final energy states
2) Find the spring constant K
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mgh...
Hi ,
The Static Friction force of an object on a ramp(inclined plane) making an angle with the horizontal is greater than the weight component down the ramp. My textbook says that this means that the object on the ramp is stationary as the frictional force is greater than the weight component...
I am a bit confused.
We have an inclined plane.
So I know that Ffmax=μ*N and μ is the coefficient of friction calculated as tgθ (θ is the angle at which the body is on the verge of sliding) and also Ff<=Ffmax
And we know that the force that makes the body slide is mgsinθ.
So as the angle...
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Two bodies with mass m1 and m2 are tied together with an inexstensible and massless string rolled over a massless pulley put at the top of the incline with angle 30 . m2=5 kg which is on the incline is blocked and T=10 N . m2 is let loose and the system starts moving freely...
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A 24 kg object is placed at the top of an incline with height 500m and length 375m. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.600
1) Find the acceleration of the object.
2) Find the speed by the time it has reached the bottom of the inclined plane.
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F_g =...
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Homework Equations
inertia equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I think the answer for this is B) or D) but I am not sure what the sentence "a special solid cylinder in which the density is proportional to the radius" means...
The solid sphere has little inertia because...
Morning mates,
I've peformed Galileo's experiment with inclined planes, using a ramp of 88cm (divided in 4 parts of 22cm), inclined by a height on the right-edge of 4cm. I've measured the following,
1/4 of the ramp (22cm): 1.75s (error of 0.1s)
1/2 of the ramp (44cm): 2.70s (error of 0.1s)
3/4...
Hello,
I have an issue regarding a constraint related to an angle:
Suppose I have masses 'A' and 'B' on an inclined plane ( of mass 'C') attached by a pulley.
I place my origin as shown and I want to find a constraint relating angle β.
so, I saw my classmate writing as follows to find...
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On a plane tilted at the angle of 30 degrees with the horizon lies an object, whose weight is equal to 1.4 kg. The coefficient of friction between the object and the plane is equal to 0.2. Find acceleration.
m = 1,4kg; (weight)
Angle (A) = 30 degrees.
COF µ = 0,2
Ff -...
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g = ##10m/s^2##
##\sqrt{3}## = 1.7
Determine work by the 20N force
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for an inclined plane:
W = ((F+mgsin30)-(mgcos30)μ)s -> (Fx-ff)*s
for object pulled with angle:
W= (Fcos60-(mg-Fsin60)μ)s -> (Fx-ff)*sThe Attempt at a Solution
W=...
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Two blocks slide on an incline of angle \theta . Block 1 has mass m1 and coefficient of kinetic friction μ1 with the surface, block 2 has mass m2 and coefficient of kinetic friction μ2. The gravitational acceleration is g.
In terms of these parameters, under what condition...
Hello ,
This is a question related to an everyday activity .
My thinking - The base of the inclined plane is along the x-axis and it makes an angle θ with positive x-axis .We are looking from the +z axis .
There will be three forces acting on the person . Weight , normal(perpendicular to the...
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Calculate the braking distance for a car traveling at a speed of 35.0m/s down a hill at an angle of 10.0 degrees relative to the horizontal.
Homework Equations
F=ma
v=u + 2as[/B]
The Attempt at a Solution
The teacher briefly explained this in class saying that the total...
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What is the minimum work needed to push a 1000-kg car 300 m up a 17.5 degree incline?
A. Ignore friction
B. Assume the coefficient of friction is 0.25
Homework Equations
W = F*d
Net force = ma
The Attempt at a Solution
At first I did:
Work = F*300*cos17.6
but I later...
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Suppose you needed to push a 1,500-N sofa up a frictionless ramp with a 30° angle. How much force would you have to apply to the sofa?
Homework Equations
f=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
I know that to find force you need to use the equation f=ma but I am not sure how I...
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There is a mass on incline surface that is acted by foces.
μ=0.8
m=2 kg
θ=30°
g=10 m/s^2
##F_N##= normal force
##F_F##= friction force
##Fg_x## = horizontal gravitational component
##Fg_y## = vertical gravitational component
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##F_N=mg~cosθ##...
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Two objects of 2.8kg and 4.2kg are connected by an inextensible cord. The object's at rest on a plane inclined 22°, determine the object's acceleration and tension in the cord if a 60N force is used to push the object downward.
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ΣFnet = ma
the plane is...
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I am not looking for a solution to the problem, as much as I need a clarification on what it's asking for. The problem:
"A particle of mass m slides down an inclined plane under the influence of gravity. The particle is starting its motion from rest. Find the time dependence...
So this is the problem:
A 250-kg crate is on a rough ramp, inclined at 30° above the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and ramp is 0.22. A horizontal force of 5000 N is applied to the crate, pushing it up the ramp. What is the acceleration of the crate?
Relevant...
Dear Everybody,
What force (in N) must be applied to a 150.0 kg crate on a frictionless plane inclined at 30° to cause an acceleration of 7.1 m/s2 up the plane?
Work:
I know the sum of the force in the x direction must be equal to mass multiply by acceralation.Thanks
Carter
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A ball falls on an inclined plane of inclination theta from a
height h above the point of impact and makes a perfectly
elastic collision. Where will it hit the plane again ?
Solve the previous problem if the coefficient of restitution
is e. Use theta = 45°, e = .75 and h =...
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A block of mass m rests on an inclined plane with angle o accelerating to the right with acceleration a. The coefficient of static friction is u.Homework Equations
For what range of a does the block remain at rest on the plane.
The Attempt at a Solution
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I started...
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We have an inclined plane with a mass ##M## and an angle ##\alpha## and a box of mass ##m## over it.
Everything is at the instant 0 (it's a problem of static, no dynamics).
a) What's the acceleration in the component x of the box?
b) What's the acceleration in the component y...
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I don't understand the math here which is troubling considering I got A's in calc 2 and 3...
I tried to divide both sides by cos(theta) and solve for tantheta. but that gives something different.
Also, what does...
1. The problem statement, all variables, and given/known data
A block with an initial speed of 20.0m/s slides up a ramp with an incline angle of 30º.
(a) (2 points) Write the position as a function of time for motion up the surface of the ramp.
(b) (2 points) Write the velocity as a function...
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A truck of mass 1.5 tonnes (1500 kg) is moving at a speed of 36 km/h down a hill of slope 1 in 6. The driver applies the breaks and the truck comes to rest after 2 seconds. Find the breaking force, which is assumed to be constant, ignoring any other resistant forces...
A ball, which can be regarded as pointin all its effects, falls steady , subject only to the weight force, on an inclined plane of an angle α with respect to the horizontal from a height h computed from the impact point. The ball bounces elastically. Get the d height can reach the ball and the...
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u=60km/hr
m=1400kg
Friction of road (wet road)=0.4
angle of depression=3.65 degrees
radius of circle=156.3m
Distance of total circumference=983m
Distance of circumference needed to go=154m
Therefore it must go 56.4/360 degrees to go that distance.
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My problem is to find...
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On an incline with slope angle α there lies a cylinder with mass M, its axis being horizontal. A small block with mass m is placed inside it. The coefficient of friction between the block and the cylinder is μ; the incline is nonslippery. What is the maximum slope angle α for...
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We place a cylinder with radius R, a sphere with radius R and a sphere with radius (2R). Which of the solids will roll out of the plane first? Assume no rolling resistance and no air resistance.
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1) The net torque is the torque of the force of static...
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consider a 3300 lb car whose speed is increased by 35 mph over a distance of 200 ft while traveling up a rectilinear incline with a 15% grade. model the car as a particle, assume the tires do not slip, neglect all sources of frictional losses and drag. find the work done by...
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A block lies on an inclined plane with an angle of elevation theta. The inclined plane is frictionless, and the plane is accelerated to the left such that the block's height remains constant. What is the net force on the block?
I'm having trouble figuring out how to draw the...
how much power(hp) would a 1-ton tracked vehicle need to climb 40° hills at 10kph. I know that this isn't exactly a physics question but I know that solving it involves physics to a certain extent.
1. Homework Statement :
The block of mass m1 as shown in the figure (pic attached)is fastened to the spring and the block of mass m2 is placed against it.
a)Find the compression of the spring in equilibrium position.
b)The blocks are pushed a further distance (2/k)(m1 + m2)g sinθ
against the...
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A body with mass m start from repose and slide along a plane without friction. The plane forms an angle with the horizontal. After sliding a distance d unknown, the mass touches the extremity of a spring non compressed and non stretched with no mass. The mass slides a...
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A sled goes down a frictionless hill onto flat ground with friction. The sled comes to a stop in some distance. The height of the hill, the angle of the hill w.r.t the horizontal, the initial velocity of the sled, and the coefficient of kinetic friction are all known. I...
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I'm conducting an experiment wherein a car of various weights travels down an inclined plane of varying angles, attached to the back of the car and the top of the ramp is an elastic cord. Once the car reaches the end the elastic pulls backward, and thus pulling the car back. We are...
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So, these 2 blocks are connected by a rope. Aluminuim block is 2kg and copper is 6kg. They are kept in motionless state via some kind of mechanism on steel surface. θ is 30 degrees. I was given dynamic and static friction coefficient (Aluminium μs=0,61 i μd=0,47, Copper...
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A train engine climbs a hill. The engine is 30% efficient. The train has a mass of 12000kg. The hill is 750m in height, with an incline of 20° form the horizontal. Friction exerts a force opposing motion of 8000N throughout the climb. Find w, Qin and Qout for the engine...
1. Can a fluid which is accelerating down an inclined channel with constant acceleration still satisfy the continuity equation for a constant-density fluid?
Since the acceleration will be down the slope, in the streamwise direction, then surely ∇⋅U > 0?
2. Assuming that continuity is satisfied...
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A ball is thrown with initial speed v0 up an inclined plane. The inclined plane makes an angle of π/6 above the horizontal line and the ball is launched at an angle θ above the inclined plane. No air resistance in this problem.
(a) How long does the ball stay in the air?
(b)...