How Much Force Is Needed to Push a Piano Up a Ramp?

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To push a 160kg piano up a 36.9-degree ramp at constant velocity, the applied force must counteract the component of the weight acting down the ramp. The relevant equation is the sum of forces in the x-direction, leading to Fman = wsin(alpha). Calculating this gives Fman = (160kg)(9.8)(sin(36.9)), resulting in a force of 941N. The calculation was confirmed as correct by another participant in the discussion. Understanding the relationship between weight, angle, and force is crucial for solving similar physics problems.
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Homework Statement


A man pushing a piano with a mass 160kg at constant velocity up a ramp that is inclined at 36.9 degrees above the horizontal. Neglect friction. If the force applied by the man is parallel to the incline, calculate the magnitude of this force.

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summation of Fx = wsin(alpha) - Fman = 0
Fman = (160kg)(9.8)(sin(36.9))
= 941N
 
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