How Do You Calculate the Components of Weight on an Inclined Plane?

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To calculate the components of weight on an inclined plane, first identify the weight of the object, which is 51.5 lbs, and the angle of inclination, 33 degrees. The weight can be broken down into two components: one that acts parallel to the incline, causing the object to slide down, and another that acts perpendicular to the incline, pressing against it. Using trigonometry, the parallel component can be found by multiplying the weight by the sine of the angle, while the perpendicular component is found by multiplying the weight by the cosine of the angle. Drawing a diagram can help visualize these components and clarify the calculations needed. Understanding these principles is essential for solving problems related to inclined planes.
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URGENT--Weight on an Incline--please help

A 51.5 lb object is sitting on an inclined plane that makes a 33 degree angle with the horizontal. What is the component of weight that tends to make the object slide down the incline?
And, what is the component of weight that presses against the incline?

i don't know how to go about solving the problem, i don't know how to draw the diagram or what its asking me.
Please help
 
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Well, you've got a slope at an angle of 33 degrees, with an object resting on it. Can you not draw this?

Then, the object has a weight, which acts vertically downwards, and you are asked to calculate the components of the weight parallel and perpendicular to the slope. You can do this by trigonometry. Draw the diagram and this should become clearer.
 

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