How fast is the wagon going

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The key is to resolve the forces into components parallel and perpendicular to the incline. In summary, the 40.0 kg wagon is being towed up a hill at an angle of 18.0° with a tension of 140 N. Starting from rest and neglecting friction, the question asks for the speed of the wagon after moving 77 m up the hill. To find the acceleration, the forces must be resolved into components, with the tension being the driving force and the component of gravity opposing it. The only difference between going up and down a slope is the direction, but the acceleration due to gravity is always down. So, the key is to add or subtract these components to find the net force and use Newton's second
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A 40.0 kg wagon is towed up a hill inclined at 18.0° with respect to the horizontal. The tow rope is parallel to the incline and has a tension of 140 N. Assume that the wagon starts from rest at the bottom of the hill, and neglect friction. How fast is the wagon going after moving 77 m up the hill?


so all i need is the accel to do this one, how do you find it using a box moving up a incline i only know going down.
 
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for box going down show your work.

Hint
Tension is the driving force and component of gravity is opposing.
 
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The only difference between going down a slope and going up is the direction!

Of course the acceleration due to gravity is always down so it's really the difference between adding and subtracting.
 

1. How is the speed of the wagon calculated?

The speed of the wagon can be calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken to travel that distance. This is known as the average speed.

2. What are the units of measurement for the speed of the wagon?

The speed of the wagon is typically measured in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

3. Can the speed of the wagon change over time?

Yes, the speed of the wagon can change over time. It can either increase or decrease depending on various factors such as the terrain, weight of the wagon, and external forces acting on the wagon.

4. How can the speed of the wagon be increased?

The speed of the wagon can be increased by reducing the weight of the wagon, using more efficient wheels, or using a more powerful source of propulsion such as horses or an engine.

5. Is the speed of the wagon constant?

No, the speed of the wagon is not always constant. It may vary depending on external factors such as wind resistance, friction, and incline of the terrain. However, in ideal conditions, the speed of the wagon can remain relatively constant.

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