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Homework Statement
Solve for [itex]\theta[/itex]
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I know, but I have forgotten my basic geometry.
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Solving for \(\theta\): A Geometry Refresher
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Solve for [itex]\theta[/itex]
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I know, but I have forgotten my basic geometry.
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I wasn't sure if that was a right angle.
If so, then the entire problem was a piece of cake. If not, then it's more complicated than I thought.
If so, then the entire problem was a piece of cake. If not, then it's more complicated than I thought.
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PerryKid said:
I did make the assumption that the blue line shown is constructed to be a "normal line" (i.e., perpendicular to the slope). That's the usual case when working inclined plane problems.
However, if it is not given to be a normal line, then you can't find θ without additional information.
