Box on an inclined surface with Force of Friction and angled applied Force.

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a box on an inclined surface, considering the forces of friction and an applied force at an angle. The subject area includes dynamics and forces on inclined planes.

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  • Participants discuss the forces acting on the box, including friction and components of the applied force. There are attempts to set up equations for the forces in both x and y directions, and some participants explore the relationship between the applied force and the normal force.

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The discussion is ongoing with various approaches being explored. Some participants have provided equations and relationships between the forces, while others have raised questions about the components of the forces involved. There is no explicit consensus yet, but several lines of reasoning are being examined.

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Participants are working with given parameters such as the angle of the incline and the coefficient of friction, but there may be missing information regarding specific values for forces or mass. The context suggests a focus on understanding the dynamics rather than reaching a final solution.

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In that case:

[itex]\vec{F}[/itex]f=-μ.N[itex]\hat{x'}[/itex]

Being μ the coefficient of kinetic friction and N the normal reaction of the ramp.
As the applied force makes 30º with the ramp, it's y component is going to contribute to a decrease in friction, and so being Fy=N=sin(30)F, you have:

[itex]\vec{F}[/itex]f=-μ.sin(30)F[itex]\hat{x'}[/itex]
 
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You are given the acceleration up the incline so you can calculate [itex]F_x[/itex]. Set up your force equations for the x and y components of all forces. Knowing the horizontal force will allow you to solve for the magnitude of [itex]F_a[/itex] and you can get [itex]F_a[/itex] from that.
 
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Fnet=Fcos(30)-mgsen(20)-μN , with N=mgcos(20)-Fsen(30)
ma=Fcos(30)-mgsen(20)-μmgcos(20)+μFsen(30)
F=mg(sen(20)+μcos(20)+(a/g))/(cos(30)+μsen(30))
 

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