How Does a Ship's Angle and Friction Affect Its Acceleration Down a Ramp?

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The discussion centers on calculating the acceleration of a ship launched down an 8-degree ramp with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.06. Participants are exploring the relevant formulas, including the forces acting on the ship, such as gravitational force and friction. The equations discussed include f=mg sin(θ) for the force due to gravity and N=mg cos(θ) for the normal force. The net force equation, Fx=max=Fgx + f, is also mentioned to find acceleration. Understanding these relationships is crucial for determining the ship's acceleration down the ramp.

Nov 23, 2009

HaZzArD 09

A ship is launched into the water down a ramp making an angle of 8 degrees with the horizontal. The Coefficient of kinetic friction between the boat and the ramp is Mk = 0.06. What is the acceleration?

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Nov 23, 2009

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Nov 23, 2009

HaZzArD 09

I'm not sure which formula to use.
There's f=mg sin0=MsN
N=mg cos0
Fx=max=Fgx +f
max= mg sin0 - Mmg cos0
Mk=Fkx/N

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