Math Problem Statement

A block is placed on an inclined plane with a 27° incline and a coefficient of friction of 0.19. A force of 24 N is applied at a 19° angle to the incline to move the block up with constant velocity. What is the weight of the block?

Solution

To solve for the weight of the block, denoted as WW, we need to consider the forces acting on the block and apply Newton’s second law of motion. Given that the block is moving with constant velocity, the net force acting on it along the incline is zero.

Forces involved:

  1. Gravitational force along the incline: The component of the weight acting down the incline is WsinθW \sin \theta, where θ=27\theta = 27^\circ is the incline angle.

  2. Frictional force: The frictional force is given by f=μNf = \mu N, where μ=0.19\mu = 0.19 is the coefficient of friction, and NN is the normal force. The normal force is the component of the weight perpendicular to the incline, which is N=WcosθN = W \cos \theta.

  3. Applied force: The applied force F=24NF = 24 \, \text{N} acts at an angle of 1919^\circ to the incline. The component of this force along the incline is F=24cos19F_{\parallel} = 24 \cos 19^\circ.

Equation for equilibrium along the incline:

For the block to move with constant velocity, the forces parallel to the incline must balance:

F=Wsinθ+μWcosθF_{\parallel} = W \sin \theta + \mu W \cos \theta

Substituting the known values (F=24cos19F_{\parallel} = 24 \cos 19^\circ, θ=27\theta = 27^\circ, and μ=0.19\mu = 0.19) into this equation, we can solve for WW, the weight of the block.

Let me calculate that.The weight of the block is approximately 36.41N36.41 \, \text{N}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How would the problem change if the angle of the incline was steeper?
  2. What happens to the force required if the coefficient of friction is reduced?
  3. How would we calculate the block's mass from its weight?
  4. How does the force of gravity affect the motion of objects on inclines?
  5. Can this method be used for inclines with variable coefficients of friction?

Tip: Constant velocity implies zero net force, making it useful for simplifying force equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Newton's Second Law
Forces on an Incline
Trigonometry
Friction

Formulas

Weight component along incline: W * sin(θ)
Normal force: W * cos(θ)
Friction force: f = μ * N
Applied force component: F_parallel = F * cos(φ)

Theorems

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 (Physics)