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Thanks, appreciate it. take care, and i m going to try rest of the problems my self now. Bye.
Find Coefficient of Friction for Physics Exam Problem
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The problem involves a 1.25 kg block released from rest on a ramp inclined at 35 degrees, moving 1.84 m down the ramp in 1.18 seconds. The goal is to find the coefficient of friction between the block and the ramp.
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- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss relevant equations, including the force of friction and normal force. There are attempts to decompose forces acting on the block and questions about the relationship between gravitational components and the normal force.
Discussion Status
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring various interpretations of the forces involved. Some guidance has been offered regarding the equations to use and the relationships between forces, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach yet.
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Participants are working under the constraints of a homework problem, which may limit the information available and the assumptions that can be made. There is uncertainty regarding the correct application of Newton's laws and the decomposition of forces.
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