A 70kg object is being pulled up a slope of 30 degrees such that the

In summary, the force required to pull an object up a slope can be calculated using the formula F = mg sinθ, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and θ is the angle of the slope. As the angle of the slope increases, the force required also increases. The mass of the object also affects the force required, with a greater mass requiring a greater force. It is not possible to pull the object up the slope without applying any force, as gravity would cause it to slide down. The coefficient of friction between the object and the slope will also affect the force required, with a higher coefficient requiring a greater force and a lower coefficient requiring less force.
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A 70kg object is being pulled up a slope of 30 degrees such that the rope is parallel to the slope. v is constant. coefficient of friction = 0.3.

what is the tension of the rope?



I know without friction its, something like, T=mgsin(30)=70kg(9.8m/s^2sin(30))= 343N
But i just don't no know to use the friction coefficient? Any help would be much appricated...
 
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FAQ: A 70kg object is being pulled up a slope of 30 degrees such that the

1. What is the force required to pull the object up the slope?

The force required to pull the object up the slope can be calculated using the formula F = mg sinθ, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and θ is the angle of the slope. In this case, the force required would be (70kg)(9.8m/s^2)sin30° = 343.4N.

2. How would the force required change if the angle of the slope is increased?

The force required to pull the object up the slope would increase as the angle of the slope increases. This is because the component of the force acting against gravity, represented by sinθ, would increase, requiring more force to counteract it.

3. Is the force required to pull the object up the slope affected by the mass of the object?

Yes, the force required to pull the object up the slope is affected by the mass of the object. The greater the mass, the greater the force required to overcome the force of gravity acting on the object.

4. Can the object be pulled up the slope without any force applied?

No, the object cannot be pulled up the slope without any force applied. This is because the force of gravity acting on the object would cause it to roll or slide down the slope if there is no counteracting force pulling it up.

5. How does the coefficient of friction affect the force required to pull the object up the slope?

The coefficient of friction between the object and the slope will affect the force required to pull the object up the slope. A higher coefficient of friction would require a greater force to overcome it and pull the object up the slope, while a lower coefficient of friction would require less force.

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