What is the Velocity of an Object on an Inclined Plane with Friction?

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The problem involves an object sliding down an inclined plane with friction, where the incline angle changes and the object has an initial velocity at the top of the incline. The scenario includes parameters such as mass, angles, coefficients of friction, and height of the ramp.

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  • Participants discuss the forces acting on the object, including normal force and frictional force, and how to calculate the net acceleration along the incline. There are attempts to relate the angles of inclination to the coefficients of friction and to find the final velocity using kinematic equations.

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Some participants are exploring different angles and their implications on the calculations, while others express confusion about when to apply each angle. A participant indicates they have arrived at an answer, but the process leading to that conclusion is not detailed.

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There is mention of the relationship between the coefficients of kinetic and static friction, as well as the need to determine the length of the incline based on the height provided. The discussion reflects uncertainty regarding the application of angles in the context of the problem.

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Homework Statement


An object of mass 13 kg is placed on incline with friction. Incline is originally horizontal and then raised slowly and at 22 degrees, mass begins to slide down incline. It is found that coefficient of kinetic friction is .83 times coefficient of static friction. If incline is raised to 41.3 degrees and object enters bottom of ramp at some velocity and its velocity at top of incline is 24 m/s, what would be its velocity at bottom of incline in m/s if height (not length) of ramp is 10.5 meters? Answer is 29.61.
m=13 kg
[tex]\theta[/tex]=22
[tex]\mu[/tex]k=.83[tex]\mu[/tex]s
[tex]\phi[/tex]=41.3
v0=24 m/s

Homework Equations


vf2=v02+2a[tex]\Delta[/tex]x

The Attempt at a Solution


N=118.24
 
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When you keep an object on the inclined plane and just start moving,
the normal reaction N is m*g*cosθ
the frictional force f is m*g*sinθ.
Hence μs = f/N = tanθ.
Find μk.
Net acceleration along the inclined plane is a = g(sinθ + μk*cosθ)
Find the length of the inclined plane. sinθ = h/L.
Use the relevant equation and find vf.
 
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Angle changes, and I am confused as far as when each one is appropriate. I appreciate your assistance but am not getting the answer by just plugging in 22 degrees.
 
Since the object is going form bottom to top, the net acceleration is

a = g(sinθ + μk*cosθ). Here θ = 41.3 degrees.

vf^2 = vi^2 - 2*g*(sinθ + μk*cosθ)*L.

vf is given. Find vi.
 
I finally got the answer. Thanks!
 

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