Solve Friction Problems: Physics Homework Help

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The discussion revolves around solving friction problems in physics, specifically involving forces acting on a crate on an inclined plane. Participants are exploring the relationships between forces, acceleration, and friction in this context.

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  • Participants have drawn free body diagrams and set up equations for forces in both the x and y directions. There is confusion regarding the normal force and frictional force, with some questioning how to correctly express their equations. Others are discussing conditions for uniform velocity and the implications of Newton's first law.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing guidance and asking clarifying questions. There is an ongoing exploration of the setup of equations and the conditions under which forces balance, particularly in relation to friction and motion on an incline.

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Some participants are questioning the assumptions made regarding motion and acceleration, particularly in the context of frictional forces and the setup of equations. There is also a playful tone in some posts that may distract from the technical discussion.

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zhangster11 said:

The Attempt at a Solution



i've drawn a free body diagram and got my equations to be
x=-490sin30 + f=50a
y=-490cos30 + n = 50a
and now I am stuck



the 'x' one is correct.

For the 'y' one, the resultant force perpendicular to the plane is 0 so -490cos30+N = ? (so what is N?)
 
n is
 
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Hi zhangsterii, welcome to PF.
Since crate is moving down a should be... ?
In the y direction there is no motion. So in that direction acceleration is zero.
Now what is the frictional force f?
 
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For both x and y you have written 50a. How is it that?
 
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how should the x= and y= equations be set up??
 
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When the particle will have uniform velocity in the upward direction?
 
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rl.bhat said:
When the particle will have uniform velocity in the upward direction?

umm wat are u talking about?
 
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I am asking "when the particle moves with uniform velocity?" Refer Newtons first law.
 
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when there is no accerlation
 
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Correct.
When the acceleration is zero on an inclined plane with friction?
 
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rl.bhat said:
Correct.
When the acceleration is zero on an inclined plane with friction?

that doesn't make sense...your wording
 
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when velocity is constant
 
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fagito
 
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Now If you pull the crate in the upward direction, what is the direction of the frictional force?
What is the net down ward force?
To move the crate with uniform velocity, how much force you have to apply?
 
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hi joonwoo
 
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zhangster11 said:
the direction of friction would be downward and to move the crate, you would need a force equal to the force of friction?
Along with the frictional force you have to overcome the component of weight in that direction to pull the crate up.
 

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