Block sliding down an inclined plain with gravity

[mcnegron90]

I am having much trouble with these two questions. When you answer can you please xplain the laws you used and why you did what if you can. Thanks.

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[LowlyPion]

I am having much trouble with these two questions. When you answer can you please xplain the laws you used and why you did what if you can. Thanks.

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myemail is:mcnegron90@yahoo.com

Welcome to PF.

Unfortunately you will need to show some work. Homework help doesn't mean that it just gets done for you.

So what forces are acting on the block that would affect its motion. What would they be in terms of the values given?

 

[baba89]

Sure, I would be happy to help you with these questions.

Firstly, let's talk about the block sliding down an inclined plane with gravity. This scenario can be described using Newton's laws of motion. The first law, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object will remain at rest or in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. In this case, the object (the block) is initially at rest and will remain so until gravity acts upon it and causes it to slide down the inclined plane.

The second law, also known as the law of acceleration, states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. In this scenario, the net force acting on the block is the force of gravity, which is pulling the block down the inclined plane. As the mass of the block remains constant, its acceleration will also remain constant as it slides down the plane.

Now, let's look at the two questions in the image you provided.

Question 1: What is the acceleration of the block?

To answer this question, we can use the second law of motion, F=ma, where F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration. In this scenario, we know that the net force is equal to the force of gravity acting on the block, which can be calculated using the formula F=mg, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2). The mass of the block is given as 5 kg. Therefore, we can set up the following equation:

F=ma
mg=ma
g=a

Plugging in the values, we get:

a= (9.8 m/s^2)
a= 9.8 m/s^2

Therefore, the acceleration of the block is 9.8 m/s^2.

Question 2: What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the inclined plane?

To answer this question, we need to use the third law of motion, also known as the law of action and reaction. This law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In this scenario, as the block slides down the inclined plane, there will be a force of friction acting in the opposite direction, slowing down the block's motion. This force of friction is directly