What is the effect of slope on velocity?

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The discussion focuses on understanding the effect of slope on velocity, specifically calculating changes in velocity when sliding down a 10% slope and attempting to climb a 5% slope. Participants explore the relationship between slope percentage and angle, noting that a 10% slope corresponds to approximately 5.71 degrees. There is confusion regarding the use of mass in calculations, with clarification that mass is not needed when applying Newton's laws and kinematic equations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of identifying the forces acting on an object on an inclined plane to determine acceleration. Overall, the thread highlights the need for clarity in applying physics concepts to real-world scenarios involving slopes.
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Homework Statement


You are sliding downhill a slope of 10% (what angle is that?). Calculate how the starting velocity of 10 km/h changes within the first 120 s. After that you try to climb up an icy hill with 5% slope. Is that possible?

Homework Equations


Vf = Vi +At

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to put acceleration as -9.81 and using the kinematic formula Vf = Vi +At but the result was way too big. Should I take those 5.71 degrees and do something with them?
 
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Like %100 slope is 90 degree %0 slope is 0 degree so %10 is ??

Try to calculate the acceleration that you ll gain in inclined plane
 
Arman777 said:
Like %100 slope is 90 degree %0 slope is 0 degree so %10 is ??

Try to calculate the acceleration that you ll gain in inclined plane

How should I do this I if Ii don't have the mass?
 
denzel said:
How should I do this I if Ii don't have the mass?

You don't need mass If you write down the equations you'll see
 
Try To write down the total force acting on the object.Then you fill find a
 
Arman777 said:
You don't need mass If u write down the equations you ll see
Well I really don't know which eccuations are you talking about.
 
denzel said:
Well I really don't know which eccuations are you talking about.

Do you know Newton's Law and their applications ?
 
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