Solving Physics Problems: 25N Force, 2.5 kg Block, and 35deg Incline

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a 2.5 kg block being pulled up a 35-degree incline by a 25 N force at constant speed. Participants are tasked with calculating the work done by the applied force, friction, and gravitational force.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the formula for work and the role of forces, including friction and gravity. There are attempts to apply trigonometric functions to calculate work, and questions arise about how to incorporate mass into the calculations.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on using a net force diagram and considering the normal force. There is an ongoing exploration of the calculations, with one participant sharing a specific value for work done, prompting further verification.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating the complexities of forces acting on an inclined plane and the implications of constant speed on the calculations. There is a mention of gravitational acceleration being a constant value of 9.80 m/s².

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anyone physics experts know how to do this questions?

A force of 25 N parallel to a 35degrees inclined plane pulls a 2.5 kg block 5 m up the plane at
constant speed.
(a) How much work has been done by the 25 N force?
(b) much work has been done by friction?
(c) How much work has been done by the gravitational force?
 
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What have you done to try and solve the question? Where specifically are you have problems?
 
work=F(average)*(cos theta)*distance
friction=coefficient of friction * Normal force
gravity is always 9.80m/s^2 on earth
 
this is what i got so far. W = F * distance

so by the diagram I got:

W = 25 N * 5m * cos 35

but i know that's wrong... i dont' know how i incorporate the mass
 
multiply the mass by gravity, but remember that gravity will be straight down and the normal force is perpendicular to the block, so use a net force diagram to sort out the remaining forces ... hope that helps, makes more sense in my head than it does typed, lol
 
WCU said:
multiply the mass by gravity, but remember that gravity will be straight down and the normal force is perpendicular to the block, so use a net force diagram to sort out the remaining forces ... hope that helps, makes more sense in my head than it does typed, lol


what part of the question are you referring to?
 
for part a i got 102.4 J. does that look right?
 

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