Acceleration of the object, distance, kinematic coefficient

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The discussion revolves around a physics homework problem involving an object sliding down a 30° slope. The object, weighing 3.00 kg, slides 2.00 m in 1.5 seconds, prompting the need to calculate its acceleration, kinematic friction coefficient, frictional force, and velocity. Participants emphasize the importance of breaking down the problem into vector components and using relevant equations. There is a reminder that homework assistance should demonstrate some effort from the student, and the thread is ultimately closed for not adhering to forum guidelines. The conversation highlights the need for proper problem-solving approaches in physics.
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Hello guys. i know i shouldn't be doing this, but I am asking you if you can help me with a problem for my younger sister, because my major is something else (biology, genetics) and she need this and doesn't know how to solve it..

1. Homework Statement


At an upper end of the slope inclined at 30°, the object stopped at 3,00kg started to slip and then 1,50 seconds, slides down a distance of 2,00m. Find the acceleration of the object, the distance between the object and the slope , kinematic friction coefficient, frictional force acting on the object , 2,00 m, then find the velocity of the object.
 
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MagdaStan said:
Hello guys. i know i shouldn't be doing this, but I am asking you if you can help me with a problem for my younger sister, because my major is something else (biology, genetics) and she need this and doesn't know how to solve it..

1. Homework Statement


At an upper end of the slope inclined at 30°, the object stopped at 3,00kg started to slip and then 1,50 seconds, slides down a distance of 2,00m. Find the acceleration of the object, the distance between the object and the slope , kinematic friction coefficient, frictional force acting on the object , 2,00 m, then find the velocity of the object.

If you can clarify the problem statement:
I understand, there is a sloped surface at an angle inclined 30 degrees above horizontal. There is a mass of 3.00 kg. The box slides down 2.00m and takes 1.5 seconds to do so. Can we assume they are increasing the mass, it was static and not moving as they were increasing mass? Then we can mind Fstatic(max). Then we find what you need to know.

you need to know:

coefficient of kinematic friction
force of friction
and the velocity at t=1.5s
?

First: I will help you, as we aren't supposed to solve H/W haha? but in the mean time I'll work it out (I'm bored).

Here's a site that will help, IT DOESN'T include any slope, but can show the relationship between Fs and Fk. Break the question down into vector components ie

Fnormal = mg (sin or cos) (30 or 60)

http://www.pstcc.edu/departments/natural_behavioral_sciences/Web%20Physics/Experiment%2005web.htm
 
MagdaStan said:
Hello guys. i know i shouldn't be doing this, but I am asking you if you can help me with a problem for my younger sister, because my major is something else (biology, genetics) and she need this and doesn't know how to solve it..

1. Homework Statement


At an upper end of the slope inclined at 30°, the object stopped at 3,00kg started to slip and then 1,50 seconds, slides down a distance of 2,00m. Find the acceleration of the object, the distance between the object and the slope , kinematic friction coefficient, frictional force acting on the object , 2,00 m, then find the velocity of the object.
We don't allow posts here with schoolwork problems where you show no effort. Please use the hints provided in the reply above, and re-post in the Introductory Physics Homework forum. Fill out that Template completely, including the Relevant Equations and your Attempt at a solution.

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