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M1 Resolving Forces

A stack of mass 8kg is pulled up a ramp inclined at 20 degrees to the horizontal by a force of magnitude 45N acting parallel to a line of greatest slope of the ramp. The acceleration of the sack is 1.4ms^-1. Find the frictional force.

I have:

F-8gcos70=0.
F=26.8N

That's wrong :frown:(
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Original post by Thebestgod
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Be a bit patient!!

Right, you should know that the resultant force = mass x acceleration. The resultant force is the pulling force minus the horizontal component of weight minus the frictional force. Substitute into the equation and rearrange for frictional force.
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Original post by Blazy
Be a bit patient!!

Right, you should know that the resultant force = mass x acceleration. The resultant force is the pulling force minus the horizontal component of weight minus the frictional force. Substitute into the equation and rearrange for frictional force.


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