The discussion revolves around a block on a frictionless inclined plane being pushed upward at a constant velocity. Participants are exploring the forces acting on the block, including gravitational and normal forces, and the implications of constant speed on net force.
Some participants have acknowledged the correct identification of forces acting on the block and are clarifying the concept of net force in the context of constant velocity. There is an ongoing examination of the assumptions related to force and motion.
Participants are navigating the implications of constant velocity and the absence of friction, which may influence their understanding of force interactions in this scenario.
Yes that's itstudent85 said:We have a block on a frictionless inclined plain. Someone's hand is pushing the block up with constant velocity. So, the forces acting on the block are the normal force, gravitational force...and is that it?
no *net* force, of course, like you say at the end :)quasar987 said:The block is moving at constant speed. That means no acceleration. No acceleration ==> no force.
xAxis said:Yes that's it