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- Homework Statement
- A mass of 40 kg, sitting on a smooth surface, is acted on by a force of 18 N eastward inclined upward at 30 degrees. Find the acceleration.
- Relevant Equations
- F=ma
2 Dimensional Motion: Net force at an angle
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My solution was to find the horizontal component of the net force and divide that by the mass. Am I right?
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Your solution is correct.
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Thank you for your reply. I also got a value of 0.4 m s^-2, is that also correct?Lnewqban said:
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Yes, it is.