Problem 7: (a-c: force is not counted in problem yet)
a) Since it has velocity up the incline, the frictional force is added (helping) to mgsin30
30cos(30)(0.3) + 30sin(30) = 3a
a = 7.598
b) Velocity is down the incline, so frictional force is subtracted (opposing) from mgsin30
a = 2.402
c) Since there is no movement, frictional STATIC force is subtracted from mgsin30
a = 1.534
d) The resultant force that opposes mgsin30 in this case to keep the mass in equilibrium is F/cos30
Therefore, the actual force applied F = mgsin30cos30 = 12.99N
e) The minimum force to hold the block in equilibrium is WITH the help of friction to slow down the mgsin30, so
mgsin30 = F/cos30 + (0.4)30cos30
F = 3.99N
Maximum force is with friction OPPOSING to slow down Force applied, so
mgsin30 + 0.4(30cos30) = F/cos30
F = 21.99N