Imapct force in an inclined plane

In summary, the conversation discusses a homework problem involving a transporter rolling down a hill and hitting a wall at the bottom. The goal is to calculate the impact force, but the necessary collision information is not provided. The speaker suggests making estimates for the collision time in the absence of this information.
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Homework Statement



A transporter of mass m rolles down a hill with an incline of 20° for a distance of 10m before hitting a wall on the bottom of the hill.

Homework Equations



calculate the impact force.

The Attempt at a Solution


This homework ask to simulate the impact in solidworks and i just need the calculation of the impact force. I know the potential energy of mgh is being converted to KE of 1/2mV^2 so i can't find the V at the bottom but i can find the impact force from this information. I think impact for is like an impulse and if i were given a contact time or the deformation of the wall or the transporter i could have foundd the force easily but I was wondering if anybody can help me to find the impact force with the given informations alone.?
 
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You are absolutely correct.
You need some time of collision information so that you can calculate an impulse.
In the absence of any given information I would make some 'sensible' estimates...perhaps about 0.1 to 1.0 seconds
 
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Thank you so much for the quick reply. Ill ask my prof about the time information then.
 

FAQ: Imapct force in an inclined plane

What is impact force in an inclined plane?

Impact force in an inclined plane is the force that is exerted on an object when it collides with the surface of an inclined plane at a certain angle and velocity. It is a combination of the force of gravity and the normal reaction force of the inclined plane.

How is impact force calculated in an inclined plane?

The impact force in an inclined plane can be calculated using the formula F = m * g * sin(theta), where F is the impact force, m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and theta is the angle of inclination of the plane.

How does the angle of inclination affect the impact force in an inclined plane?

The impact force in an inclined plane is directly proportional to the angle of inclination. This means that as the angle of inclination increases, the impact force also increases. This is because a steeper angle results in a greater component of the force of gravity acting on the object in the direction of the inclined plane.

What factors can affect the impact force in an inclined plane?

Aside from the angle of inclination, the impact force in an inclined plane can also be affected by the mass and velocity of the object. A heavier object or a faster moving object will result in a greater impact force upon collision with the inclined plane.

How is the impact force in an inclined plane different from a flat surface?

The impact force in an inclined plane is different from a flat surface because the force of gravity is acting at an angle, rather than straight down. This means that the normal reaction force of the inclined plane also has a component in the direction of the inclined plane, resulting in a greater impact force compared to a flat surface where the normal reaction force is perpendicular to the surface.

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