Acceleration of gravity problem

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The problem involves a 43 kg block being pushed against the ceiling with a force of 560 N at a 67° angle, resulting in an acceleration of 4.5 m/s². The normal force exerted by the ceiling on the block is not simply the weight of the block but rather the net force considering all vertical forces. The upward vertical component of the applied force is calculated using 560sin67, but this alone does not determine the normal force. To find the normal force, one must analyze all vertical forces and apply Newton's laws accordingly. A correct approach involves summing the forces in the vertical direction to solve for the normal force.
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Homework Statement


A(n) 43 kg block is pushed along the ceiling
with a constant applied force of 560 N that
acts at an angle of 67◦ with the horizontal,
as in the figure. The block accelerates to the
right at 4.5 m/s2.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 .
What is the magnitude of the normal force
the ceiling exerts on the block?
Answer in units of N.

Homework Equations


F=ma
Fn = mg

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to find Fn = mg = 560sin67, it didn't work
any ideas?
 
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allora_97 said:

Homework Statement


A(n) 43 kg block is pushed along the ceiling
with a constant applied force of 560 N that
acts at an angle of 67◦ with the horizontal,
as in the figure. The block accelerates to the
right at 4.5 m/s2.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 .
What is the magnitude of the normal force
the ceiling exerts on the block?
Answer in units of N.


Homework Equations


F=ma
Fn = mg
The normal force, F_n, is the perpendicular contact force exerted by the ceiling on the block. It is not the weight of the block.

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to find Fn = mg = 560sin67, it didn't work
any ideas?
Your equation makes no sense. 560sin67 is the upward vertical component of the applied 560 N force. Look at all the forces acting in the vertical direction, determine the net force acting in that direction, and then use one of Newton's laws to solve for F_n.
 
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