To solve the problem, we need to find the magnitude of the horizontal force $F$ required to start moving the 4.00-kg block up the incline.

Step 1: Free-body diagram and forces acting on the block

The forces acting on the block are:

1. Gravitational force (weight): $W = mg$, where $m = 4.00 \, \text{kg}$ and $g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2$.
2. Normal force ( $N$ ): Perpendicular to the incline.
3. Static friction force ( $f_s$ ): Opposing the motion, given by $f_s = \mu_s N$, where $\mu_s = 0.700$.
4. Applied force $F$: Horizontal force acting on the block.
5. Components of the gravitational force:
   • Parallel to the incline: $W_{\parallel} = mg \sin(\theta)$
   • Perpendicular to the incline: $W_{\perp} = mg \cos(\theta)$

Step 2: Equations of motion

We need to balance forces along the directions of the incline to find $F$.

Perpendicular direction (to find $N$):

In the direction perpendicular to the incline, the normal force balances the perpendicular component of the weight and the horizontal force $F$: $N = mg \cos(\theta) - F \sin(\theta)$

Parallel direction (to prevent downward motion):

To prevent motion, the applied force $F$ and static friction must overcome the gravitational component along the incline. The total force required to start motion is the sum of the gravitational component along the incline and the maximum static friction: $F_{\parallel} = mg \sin(\theta) + f_s$ Substitute $f_s = \mu_s N$: $F_{\parallel} = mg \sin(\theta) + \mu_s N$ Now, substitute $N$ into this equation.

Step 3: Solving for $F$

1. Weight of the block: $W = mg = 4.00 \times 9.8 = 39.2 \, \text{N}$
2. Components of weight:
   • Parallel to incline: $W_{\parallel} = 39.2 \sin(30^\circ) = 19.6 \, \text{N}$
   • Perpendicular to incline: $W_{\perp} = 39.2 \cos(30^\circ) \approx 33.94 \, \text{N}$
3. Normal force: $N = 33.94 - F \sin(30^\circ)$
4. Friction force: $f_s = 0.700 \times N = 0.700 \times (33.94 - F \sin(30^\circ))$

Finally, solving the balance of forces: $F \cos(30^\circ) = 19.6 + f_s$ You can now substitute and simplify this to solve for $F$.

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Here are five related questions:

1. What would change in the force calculation if the incline angle increased?
2. How does the coefficient of static friction affect the required force?
3. What if the block were moving down the incline? How would that affect the forces?
4. How would the force change if the mass of the block were doubled?
5. How does the applied force vary with the angle of inclination?

Tip: For problems involving inclined planes, always resolve forces into components parallel and perpendicular to the incline.