Calculating Required Force for Pushing a Block on an Inclined Ramp

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To calculate the force required to push an 870kg block up an 80m ramp at a constant speed, the coefficient of sliding friction is 0.32 and the ramp's angle is 16 degrees. The initial attempt to calculate the force incorrectly combines units, as the coefficient of friction is unitless and cannot be added to forces measured in kg*m/s^2. It is essential to rearrange the variables to ensure consistent units throughout the equation. Applying Newton's second law for a system in equilibrium (where the sum of forces equals zero) is crucial for solving the problem accurately. Proper unit management and understanding of the physics involved are key to finding the correct force.
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Homework Statement



What force is required to push a 870kg block up an 80m ramp at a constant speed. The block has a coefficient of sliding friction of .32 with the ramp, and angle of 16 degrees from the ground.

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The Attempt at a Solution


F=(.32)+((870)(9.81)(sin(16))?
 
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Well, first you should realize that your units don't match up. You can only add similar units, and they should be the same as the units on the other side of the equal sign. Try rearranging your variables to give units of kg*m/s^2. Currently, you are attempting to add a unit-less coefficient to something with units of kg*m/s^2.
 


If you get stuck again, let me know, and don't forget to use Newton's second law for a system in equilibrium (sigma)F = 0
 

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