Inclined Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. R

    Find the force on an object on an inclined plane

    Homework Statement A body is projected up an inclined plane with a speed Vo. The inclination of the incline is \theta. The surface of th incline is a tangent to a circle of radius R. Find the force acting on th object when it is at the top of the sphere provied that Vo= 2*the minimum...
  2. S

    Projectile motion in inclined planes?

    Two inclined planes intersect in a horizontal plane. Their inclination to the horizontal is α and β. If a particle is projected at right angles to the former from a point in it so as to strike the other at right angles, then find the velocity of projection. Assume that the particle undergoes a...
  3. L

    What is the Maximum Mass M That Can Be Balanced on Two Wedges Without Slipping?

    Homework Statement There are two wedges, each with mass m, placed on a flat floor. A cube of mass M is balanced on the wedges. Assume there is no friction between wedge and block, and the coefficient of static friction is less than 1 between the floor and wedges. What is the largest M that...
  4. I

    Friction on an inclined plane (freebody diag. included)

    Homework Statement what is the max angle the plane can be at so that the crate stays at rest. static friction coefficient: 0.60 mass of crate: 10kg max angle of plane: ?my free body diagram http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/tylerc13/physprob.jpg my approach: I set it up...
  5. Z

    How do I calculate the work done on a box pushed up an inclined plane?

    Edit: I'll fix the symbols once I figure out how to do them properly. Sorry about that. Is there a tutorial ob how to use the math symbols? I can't find one anywhere. Homework Statement A man pushes a box up an inclined plane making an angle of 30 degrees with the horizontal. The...
  6. T

    Finding Weight on Inclined Plane

    EDIT: I think I just figured it out...could you check out the picture I added and see if my reasoning is right? Thanks! http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/618/20080716103213jm3.png ------------ I'm working on free-body diagrams and I'm having trouble finding the components of the...
  7. M

    Inclined Planes; Finding Force of Friction

    Homework Statement A 275 N box is sliding down a frictionless inclined plane. If the incline makes an angle of 30.0 degrees with the horizontal, what is the acceleration along the incline? I don't need to know how to figure out the solution to this problem - yet, atleast. Im trying to...
  8. G

    Ant Aunts & Uncles: Solving a Physics Problem on an Inclined Plane

    Homework Statement A box of ant aunts (total mass m1 = 2.11 kg) and a box of ant uncles (total mass m2 = 3.88 kg) slide down an inclined plane while attached by a massless rod parallel to the plane. The angle of incline is θ = 29°. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the aunt box and...
  9. A

    What is the formula for finding the force of friction on an inclined surface?

    Hi it's been a while since I posted here so I will avoid the latex on this question and hope you understand. The coefficient of kinetic friction for a 22kg bobsled on a track is .10. What force is required to push it down a 6.0 degree incilne and achieve a speed of 60km/h at the end of 75m...
  10. T

    Help on inclined plane and air resistance.

    Homework Statement Hey, As an end of the year easy grade, our physics teacher assigned us a 20 point project in where we design a lab and analyze the data in a power point. I chose to use an inclined plane and a roller cart. My idea was to analyze the effect of a sail (thus creating air...
  11. C

    Normal Force on an Inclined Plane: Does it Depend on the Coordinate System?

    I am a new user so if I am violating any rules I apologize If we have a mass on an inclined plane , Does the Normal force depend on Coordinate used. i.e coordinate system along rod( tilted one) and coordinate system in the regular way I know the answer is " NO" but I get N=...
  12. D

    Motion of Block Down an Inclined Plane with Friction

    http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1518/88977091un0.gif I managed to derive a solution, however, it doesn't seem to give me the correct answer. Here is what i did: I first defined my positive x-axis to go down the slope and my positive y-axis to be upward and normal to the slope. The...
  13. Y

    What Is the Block's Acceleration Up the Slope with Friction and Tension?

    Homework Statement At the instant shown, the block is moving down the slope. What is the acceleration up the slope if the kinetic coefficient of friction is 0.4? the relevant diagram is attached and shows a pulley with one end connected to a wall and the other end pulling with a force of 42N...
  14. D

    Inclined Plane with block of mass

    [SOLVED] Inclined Plane A block of mass m sits on an inclined plane. The coefficient of kinetic friction is known. If the tension in the rope is T, and at the instant shown the block is moving down the slope, what is the blocks acceleration up the slope...
  15. C

    Theta_max = 53.8° Acceleration of Hoop on Inclined Ramp

    A circular hoop of mass m, radius r, and infinitesimal thickness rolls without slipping down a ramp inclined at an angle theta with the horizontal. View Figure PART A. What is the acceleration of the center of the hoop? Express the acceleration in terms of physical constants and all...
  16. J

    Newtonian mechanics and inclined planes

    hi, i am interested in finding a website which has lots of questions (and solutions) on Newtonian mechanics to test my knowledge. things i had in mind include applications of F=ma,inclined planes, tension on ropes,springs etc. thanks
  17. F

    About ideal mechanical advantage for an inclined plane

    the formula for the IMA for an inclined plane is 1/sin(theta)...right? But what if the angle was zero (which would mean it is not an inclined plane), then you wouldn't be able to divide by zero...so how would you get the IMA if the angle was zero? I am very very confused about this...any help...
  18. W

    Coefficient of friction on an inclined plane

    [SOLVED] Coefficient of friction on an inclined plane Homework Statement The problem I have is to determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between two wooden objects, a block and a ramp, using the fewest measurements possible. The initial velocity will be 0. I can measure the angle of...
  19. R

    Velocity of a rolling body down an inclined plane

    Can anyone tell me the formula of calculating the velocity of a rolling body down an inclined plane?Please state the quantities as well.
  20. manjuvenamma

    Rough horizontal surface and an inclined smooth plane

    An object rolls down a smooth plane (whose angle and length are given) starting from rest. At the end of the plane it reaches horizontal rough surface, it rolls again on this surface and comes to rest. Given the friction coefficient how do we calculate the distance traveled by the object on...
  21. A

    Maximum velocity of a car leaving inclined ramp.

    Homework Statement A stunt driver wants to make his car jump over 8 cars parked side my side below a horizontal ramp. (a) With what maximum speed must he drive off the horizontal ramp? The vertical height of the ramp is 1.5m above the cars and the horizontal distance he must clear is 20m. (b)...
  22. T

    Motion in 2 Dimensions - Inclined Plane Pulleys

    Homework Statement a Mess of 5kg is being hauled up a smooth invlined place at 30 degree to the horizontal with an acceleration of 1.5ms^-2 by mean of a string parallel to the incline: a) What is tension in the string Homework Equations Fnet= ma Rules of right angled triangles (SOC CAH...
  23. C

    Torque and Inertia of objects on Inclined plane

    Homework Statement a block with mass m1= 2 kg, and a block of mass m2 = 6kg are connected by a massless string over a pulley in the shape of a solid disk having radius R = .25m and mass M = 10 kg. These blocks are allowed to move on a fixed wedge of angle pheta = 30 degrees. the coefficent of...
  24. S

    Ball rolls of an edge and lands on and inclined plane

    Homework Statement http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7987/scanik8.jpg the ball rolls at a constant speed, fast enough to travel straight off the ledge and eventually lands on the inclined plane. The task is to derive an equation for d as a function of v (the initial horizontal speed of the...
  25. C

    Object Traveling Up an Inclined Plane

    [SOLVED] Object Traveling Up an Inclined Plane Homework Statement In a circus performance, a monkey is strapped to a sled and both are given an initial speed of 2.0 m/s up a 19.0° inclined track. The combined mass of monkey and sled is 16 kg, and the coefficient of kinetic friction between...
  26. D

    Inclined plane and force of friction

    Homework Statement I am having some difficulties finding out the force of friction for an inclined plane. If we know the mass of the object, the angle of the inclined plane, and the acceleration, how to we find Ff? I know how to draw the diagrams, but I can't seem to find what force of...
  27. N

    What Angle Prevents a Cylinder from Slipping on an Inclined Plane?

    Homework Statement A block of a certain material begins to slide on an inclined plane when the plane is inclined to an angle of 11.86o. If a solid cyclinder is fashioned from the same material, what will be the maximum angle at which it will roll without slipping on the plane (in degrees)...
  28. I

    Ball rolling down an inclined plane

    I have this math problem for school that I need help with A ball is rolling down an inclined plane. The equation I have is y = .165x^2 + .997x + .845 where y is the distance traveled and x is the time taken I want to predict the distance it has rolled in 2 days, which I can do but what...
  29. O

    What Are the Mechanical Advantages and Efficiencies in an Inclined Plane System?

    Homework Statement a 1meter board is inclined at 10 degrees with a height of .3 meters. a block with mass of 122.5g is placed at the bottom connected to a string which is connected to a pulley at the top. if a weight of 50g is hung from the pulley and the block moves with constant velocity...
  30. C

    How Long Will It Take for the Train to Stop Moving Up the Track?

    Homework Statement Question: An engine is used to pull a train of two cars out of a mine. The floor slopes upward at an angle of 22 degrees. Each car has a mass of 1.1x10^4 Kg and normally travels without friction on the tracks. The engine can exert a maximum force of 1.6x10^5 N on car A. If...
  31. E

    Magnetic torque on sphere on inclined plane

    [SOLVED] Magnetic torque on sphere on inclined plane Homework Statement a nonconducting sphere has mass 80 g and radius 20 cm. a flat, compact coil of wire with 5 turns is wrapped tightly around it, with each turn concentric with the sphere. the sphere is placed on an inclined plane that...
  32. S

    Static Friction on an Inclined Plane: Force = mgsin30

    A block of mass m is at rest on an inclined plane that makes an angle of 30º with the horizontal, as shown in the figure. Which of the following statements about the force of static friction is true? A) fs > mg D)fs = mg sin 30º B) fs > mg cos 30º E) None of these statements is true. C) fs...
  33. Z

    Deriving Speed at an Inclined Plane

    Homework Statement A block slides down a frictionless plane having an inclination of = 12.2° (Fig P5.22). The block starts from rest at the top and the length of the incline is 2.85 m. Homework Equations F=ma xf=xi+vit+1/2at^2 The Attempt at a Solution i tried to solve this by...
  34. N

    Calculating Distance on an Inclined Plane with Friction

    [SOLVED] inclined plane problem Homework Statement A 3.4kg bundle starts up a 30o incline with 198J of kinetic energy. How far will it slide up the plane if the coefficient of friction is 0.26? Homework Equations Work(total)=.5mv(final)^2 - .5mv(initial)^2 The Attempt at a...
  35. F

    The Normal Force and Inclined Planes

    Homework Statement A woman pushes her 150kg motorcycle up a slope of 5 degrees with a constant speed of 2 m/s. She achieves this by exerting a force on the bike of 450N parallel to the slope. What is the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the bike? Homework Equations a=...
  36. Y

    Inclined cylinder torque problem

    [b]1. On an inclined surface a cylinder can roll as long as the surface has friction. In order to stop it rolling one can apply a force opposing in direction of the surface thus cancelling the torque effect of friction force. I understand if that force is applied tangential(not necessarily but...
  37. M

    Understanding Vector Components: Explaining an Inclined Plane Physics Question

    So I was watching some of those physics videos posted in schoolwork board, and although he probably didn't make an error here, I don't think I understand it. Here's the pictues. I'll elaborate after it so you guys know what I'm talking about...
  38. G

    How to Solve an Inclined Plane Problem: Finding Mass with Acceleration and Angle

    [SOLVED] Inclined Plane Problem Homework Statement A box is accelerating down an inclined plane at a rate of 2m/s/s. If the plane is angled at 40degrees, what is the mass? Homework Equations a=F net/m The Attempt at a Solution I have absolutely no idea how to go about solving this...
  39. A

    Another friction and inclined plane question.

    Homework Statement you push a 325 Newton trunk up a 20 degree inclined plane at a constant velocity by exerting a 211 Newton force parallel to the planes surface. a. what is the component of the trunks weight? b. what is the sum of all the forces parallel to the planes surface? c. what...
  40. A

    PHYSICS. friction and the inclined plane. PLEASE HELP i dont understand =\

    [SOLVED] PHYSICS. friction and the inclined plane. PLEASE HELP! i don't understand =\ Homework Statement a skier stands at the top of a slope. the skier is able to remain stationary on a horizontal surface without using her poles. she can remain stationary until there is an incline of 6...
  41. T

    Solving for Max Height & Side Lengths of Triangle Inclined at 24 Degrees

    Homework Statement Given a isosceles triangle with base 1.32 meters and other sides unknown; Given rectangle with base 1.32 meters. These polygons are on an incline of 24 degrees. What are the maximum height of the rectangle and the maximum side lengths of the triangle (not the base) without...
  42. S

    Friction on a black on an inclined plane

    Homework Statement A block of mass 2kg is on an inclined plane and held steady. The coefficient of static friction u between the block and the plane is 0.5. Determine whether or not the block moves when released if the angle the plane makes with the horizontal is (a) 20 degrees...
  43. K

    Drag Force and Power on an inclined plane

    Homework Statement A 710 kg car drives at a constant speed of 23 m/s. It is subject to a drag force of 500N. What power is required from the car’s engine to drive the car a. on a level ground? b. up a hill with a slope of 2.0 0? Homework Equations P=Fv The Attempt at a...
  44. G

    Cart on an inclined ramp, with rebound

    [SOLVED] Cart on an inclined ramp, with rebound A 500 g cart is released from rest 1.0 m from the bottom of a frictionless, 30° ramp. The cart rolls down the ramp and bounces off a rubber block at the bottom. The figure (below) shows the force during the collision. After the cart bounces...
  45. K

    Projectile with friction on an inclined plane

    Projectile motion with friction on an inclined plane -- PLEASE HELP! Homework Statement A 2.0 kg wood block is launched up a wooden ramp that is inclined at a 35* angle. The block’s initial speed is 10m/s. (Given that μk = 0.20) a. What vertical height does the block...
  46. C

    Finding the Net Force on a Box on an Inclined Plane

    Homework Statement A box of mass, m, is on a plane inclined at an angle, q, relative to the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the incline is uk, and the body is accelerating down the incline. What is the net force on the body? The Attempt at a Solution...
  47. T

    Confusion over an Inclined Plane Question

    Homework Statement A box of textbooks of mass 25.0 kg rests on a loading ramp that makes an angle "a" with the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction (muk) is 0.230 and the coefficient of static friction (mus) is 0.340. a) As the angle "a" is increased, find the minimum angle at...
  48. B

    How Far Will a Block Slide Up an Incline Before Stopping?

    Homework Statement A block with mass m = 23.4 kg slides down an inclined plane of slope angle 31.1 o with a constant velocity. It is then projected up the same plane with an initial speed 1.50 m/s. How far up the incline will the block move before coming to rest? Homework Equations...
  49. G

    How Do You Calculate Friction Force on an Inclined Ramp?

    Homework Statement A cart slides down an inclined ramp at is 1.44m long. The height of the ramp is .10m. The angle of incline of the ramp is not given. The work done by the friction is -.06. I need to find the friction force. Homework Equations Work done by the friction = Friction force * d...
  50. B

    How Do You Calculate Mass M1 in a Frictional Inclined Plane Pulley System?

    Homework Statement M1 and M2 are two masses connected as shown. The pulley is light and frictionless. Find the mass M1, given that M2 (6.50kg) accelerates downwards at 3.27m/s2, that the angle theta is 20.0o, and that muk is 0.340. Homework Equations F=ma The Attempt at a...
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