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Nick Leeson
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Homework Statement
perpendicular weight is given,
Parallel weight is given
Need to find actual weight and angle of incline
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around calculating the actual weight and angle of an incline based on given perpendicular and parallel weight components. The subject area pertains to physics, specifically forces on inclined planes.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss the relationship between the given perpendicular and parallel weights and their connection to gravitational force and angle of incline. There is mention of using trigonometric relationships to express the angle in terms of the weight components.
Discussion Status
Some participants are seeking clarification on the problem specifics, while others are exploring the mathematical relationships involved. There is an ongoing examination of how the weight components relate to the angle of incline, but no consensus has been reached on the approach to take.
Contextual Notes
The original poster has provided specific values for the perpendicular and parallel weights but has not included additional context or constraints from the homework prompt.