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Inclined plane, Calculate friction force

  1. Sep 24, 2013 #1

    TheRedDevil18

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    1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

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    2. Relevant equations

    Wnet = Ek

    3. The attempt at a solution

    1) That was fine.
    2) I just want to confirm if this answer is right?, I got 12.28N. Used work energy theorem.

    Sorry for double post, edited the title
     
    TheRedDevil18, Sep 24, 2013
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  3. Sep 25, 2013 #2

    haruspex

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    Seems a bit high. Pls post your working.
     
    haruspex, Sep 25, 2013
  4. Sep 25, 2013 #3

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    Sorry my mistake, forgot something in my calculation. Anyway heres my working

    Wnet = Ek
    Wg + Wf + Wn = 1/2*m(vf^2 - vi^2)
    (5*9.8*sin30*20) - 20Ff + 0 = 1/2*5(12^2 - 6^2)...That 20 is the length of the incline
    Ff = 11N.........Now correct?
     
    TheRedDevil18, Sep 25, 2013
  5. Sep 25, 2013 #4

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    Yes, that looks right.
     
    haruspex, Sep 25, 2013
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