MHB Force on 10 Kg Block on 51° Inclined Plane

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To prevent a 10 Kg block from slipping on a 51° inclined plane, the force parallel to the incline must counterbalance the component of the block's weight acting down the slope. The discussion emphasizes using a free body diagram to analyze the forces involved, particularly focusing on the weight's components and how they relate to the applied force. For the second question, the work done when dragging an object up a ramp with a constant force of 27 N at an angle of 32 degrees requires calculating the effective force component along the ramp. Participants are encouraged to apply trigonometry to relate the forces and resolve the problem effectively. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving both parts of the problem.
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A 10 Kg block lies on a smooth plane inclined at 51 degrees. What force parallel to the incline would prevent the block from slipping?
 
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oh I skipped this question in my review because i didnt know how to do it there is also a question b to it:

b) An object is dragged 6 m up a ramp under a constant force of 27 N applied at an angle of 32 degrees to the ramp. Calculate the work done
 
JessiMen said:
oh I skipped this question in my review because i didnt know how to do it there is also a question b to it:

b) An object is dragged 6 m up a ramp under a constant force of 27 N applied at an angle of 32 degrees to the ramp. Calculate the work done
...And what have you been able to do so far?

-Dan
 
for this question nothing because i have no idea how to start it.
 
JessiMen said:
for this question nothing because i have no idea how to start it.

Okay, let's begin with a great tool used in physics called the free body diagram:

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Okay, we wish to find the magnitude of the force $F$, which is equal in magnitude to $F_x$. We know the magnitude of $w$ (the weight vector) and we know $\theta$ where $\theta+\beta=\dfrac{\pi}{2}$...so can you use some trigonometry to relate $w$, $F_x$ and $\theta$?
 

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It seems to me that the figure would be clearer if $F_x$ and $F_y$ are renamed into $w_x$ and $w_y$ (and $w_x$ changes the direction). As I understand, $\vec{w}=\vec{w}_x+\vec{w}_y$. The component $\vec{w}_y$ of $\vec{w}$ is counterbalanced by the normal force $\vec{n}$ and $\vec{w}_x$ is counterbalanced by $\vec{F}$. But $\vec{F}$ does not have a $y$ component.
 
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