Box Sliding Down Frictionless Ramp: Vector Equations for Determining Force

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To determine the force acting on a box sliding down a frictionless ramp inclined at 25 degrees, the weight of the box is given as 100N. The relevant equations involve calculating the component of gravitational force acting parallel to the ramp. The force can be found using the sine of the angle, specifically 100N * sin(25 degrees). There is some confusion regarding the calculations, particularly with the use of cosine instead of sine for the force component. The correct approach involves using the sine function to find the magnitude of the force acting down the ramp.
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Homework Statement


a box is sliding down a friction free ramp


Homework Equations


weight of box is 100N and teh ramp is inclined at an angle of 25 degrees. determine the magnitude force.


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is it something like 65/100?
 
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The force of what?
 
of the accelaration of the box down the ramp.
 
is it something like cos65 X 100
 

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