Acceleration of a box pulled up a ramp with friction

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The discussion centers on the mechanics of a 160kg box on a 35-degree incline, analyzing whether it will move up the ramp under a tension force of 1240 N. The calculations reveal that the force of static friction (579 N) combined with the gravitational force acting down the ramp (900 N) results in a total opposing force of 1479 N. Since the tension force is less than this opposing force, the box will not slide up the ramp.

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Homework Statement


A 160kg box is on a plane with an incline of 35 degrees. A rope is attached to the box and a pulley at the top of the ramp and has a tension of 1240 N. The static coefficient of friction is 0.45. Will the box move up the ramp? If so, what is its acceleration?

Homework Equations


Total force on box = m*a
Is Force of tension >= Force of friction + Force of gravity down ramp(?)

Force of static friction = umg*cos(theta) = 0.45*160.0*9.81*cos(35) = 579 N
Force of gravity down ramp = mg*sin(theta) = 160.0*9.81*sin(35) = 900 N

The Attempt at a Solution


Force Total = m * a
1240 N >= 579 N - 900 N
1240 N >= 1479 N -> No it won't slide up the ramp.

I hope this is correct, I'm not sure if using the force acting down the ramp is correct or not.
 
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Well done, it looks good to me.
 
The next problem implies the box reaches the top of the ramp and we are given a coefficient of kinetic friction, So I want to make extra sure.
 
I just read over it again and it looks fine.
 

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