What is the correct force to accelerate a block on an incline?

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To accelerate a block on an incline, the resultant force required is identified as 500N, leading to a supplied force of 1500N. There is confusion regarding the area ratio, which is calculated as 30, while the expected answer is 10. The discussion suggests that the block's weight may have been overlooked in the calculations. Additionally, the method proposed for acceleration is impractical due to the excessive height required for the device. Understanding the correct force and accounting for the block's weight are crucial for solving the problem accurately.
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Hmmm ... your answer makes sense to me. It's as if they forgot to include the block's weight in the calculation.

(This would be an unwieldy method for accelerating the block anyway, since the device would have to be at least 250m high.)
 
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