The discussion focuses on a physics problem involving a sled sliding down a slope with inclination α and a man weighing an object with mass m using a spring balance. The key conclusion is that the weight indicated by the spring balance is influenced by the sled's acceleration, which is equal to that of the object being weighed. The participants confirm that air resistance is not considered in the calculations, simplifying the analysis of the forces at play.
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The object has an acceleration which is the same as the sled's (and the same direction). I suspect we are not counting air resistance.Physicstcd14 said:Homework Statement
A sled slides from a slope with inclination α. A man standing on the sled ‘weighs’ an object with mass m using a spring balance. What weight does the balance indicate?
I seem to be making it too complex, could anyone help me out with it?
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Yes that's correct I'm not counting air resistance!Svein said:The object has an acceleration which is the same as the sled's (and the same direction). I suspect we are not counting air resistance.