Block pushed up 35degree incline (frictionless)

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To determine the acceleration of a block pushed up a 35-degree incline with an applied force of 20N and a mass of 2.0kg, one must analyze the forces acting on the block. The gravitational force acting on the block can be resolved into components, with one component acting down the incline. A free body diagram is recommended to visualize these forces and understand how the gravitational component interacts with the applied force. The net force can then be calculated to find the resulting acceleration using Newton's second law (F=ma). Understanding these concepts is essential for solving the problem effectively.
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1. a block is pushed up a 35 degree incline (no friction) by an applied force. If F= 20N and m= 2.0kg, what is the magnitude of the resulting acceleration of the block?



2. not sure?
f=ma



3. don't know where to start. It has been a long time since physics
 
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Start by drawing a free body diagram.

You have gravity of g acting straight down. What component of gravity then is acting down the incline?

And how might this weight component act with respect to the force pushing up the incline?
 

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