The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a 3.0-kg block sliding on a frictionless incline at a 37° angle, with a vertical force of 15 N applied to it. Participants are exploring the effects of this force on the block's acceleration.
There is an ongoing exploration of the components of the forces acting on the block, with some participants suggesting the use of Newton's second law. The discussion is focused on clarifying the direction and impact of the forces involved, but no consensus has been reached yet.
Participants are considering the implications of the incline being frictionless and the direction of the applied vertical force, which is upward, in contrast to the weight of the block.
OK, so the vertical force is upward. What is its component parallel to the incline? What is the component of the weight parallel to the incline?robvba said:The figure shows a block on a 37 degree incline with a vertical arrow moving from the block upward (representing the applied force)
Doc Al said:OK, so the vertical force is upward. What is its component parallel to the incline? What is the component of the weight parallel to the incline?
That's the component of the weight. (Does it point up or down the incline?) What about the component of the applied vertical force?robvba said:m*g*sin()
Doc Al said:That's the component of the weight. (Does it point up or down the incline?) What about the component of the applied vertical force?
Good. What's the component of the applied force parallel to the incline?robvba said:It points down. The applied points up.
Doc Al said:Good. What's the component of the applied force parallel to the incline?