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1.A 75kg ball is dragged along a 12m ramp in order to get from the ground to the top of the ramp, which is 2m above ground. Determine the minimum applied force required if the frictional force acting on the ball (due to the ramp) is 75N.
m=75kg
d=12m
h=2m
W=Fapp(d)
W=mgh
*assuming no friction*:
W=mgh
w=75*9.8*2
W=1470 J (no friction)
...this is where I'm lost, i assume that the mass of the ball, and the fact that there is 75N have some correlation within the problem, but i think I've hit a rut.
any ideas? (see attachment for diagram) any help is appreciated
Homework Statement
1.A 75kg ball is dragged along a 12m ramp in order to get from the ground to the top of the ramp, which is 2m above ground. Determine the minimum applied force required if the frictional force acting on the ball (due to the ramp) is 75N.
m=75kg
d=12m
h=2m
Homework Equations
W=Fapp(d)
W=mgh
The Attempt at a Solution
*assuming no friction*:
W=mgh
w=75*9.8*2
W=1470 J (no friction)
...this is where I'm lost, i assume that the mass of the ball, and the fact that there is 75N have some correlation within the problem, but i think I've hit a rut.