Calculate the amount of torque and power needed on an inclined plane

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Homework Statement
Calculate the amount of torque and power needed to move a car uphill
from rest on a 30-degree inclination and reach a certain final velocity in time
less than 10 seconds
Relevant Equations
car wheel radius = r
mass of car = m
initial velocity = 0
final velocity = v

Torque = Force x Radius
Power = Work/time = Force x Velocity = Torque x Angular Velocity
I have calculated the force equation on the x-plane which is f - mgsin(30) - friction force = ma
and from the equation vf = vi + at resulting a = v/10
 
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babol2728 said:
Homework Statement:: Calculate the amount of torque and power needed to move a car uphill
from rest on a 30-degree inclination and reach a certain final velocity in time
less than 10 seconds
Relevant Equations:: State in variables

Calculate the amount of torque and power needed to move a car uphill
from rest on a 30-degree inclination and reach a certain final velocity in time
less than 10 seconds
Per forum rules (Homework Help Guidelines for Students and Helpers) you must show some attempt.
Please also try to complete the Relevant Equations section. What equations have you been taught in connection with torque and power?
 
babol2728 said:
I have calculated the force equation on the x-plane which is f - mgsin(30) - friction force = ma
and from the equation vf = vi + at resulting a = v/10
You are not told anything about friction, so ignore that.
From the above you can get an expression for the force. What torque does that lead to?
What total work is done?