Why are there no force resolutions at ##30^0##?

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The discussion centers on the resolution of forces acting on a box on an incline at 30 degrees. The weight force, represented as Fg, is calculated using the formula Fg = mg.sinθ, while the normal force is given by FN = mg.cosθ. Participants clarify that forces are resolved at the location of the box rather than the corner of the triangle, as there are no relevant forces acting at that corner. The importance of resolving forces where they apply is emphasized for accurate analysis. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of proper force resolution in physics.
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Homework Statement
A 10 kg box rest on a 30 degree incline and begins to slide down. What is the acceleration if no friction is present?
Relevant Equations
##m.a_{x} = mg.sinθ## , ##a_{x} = 10.sin(30)##
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There is a component the weight force that accelerates the box downwards, ##F_{g}##, which is equal to mg.sinθ of below triangle.

##F_{g}= mg.sinθ##

##F_{N}= mg.cosθ##

##\sum F_{X} = F_{g}##

##m.a_{x} = mg.sinθ##

##a_{x} = 10.sin(30)##

##a_{x} = \large \frac {1}{2}##

##a_{x} = 5 \large \frac {m}{sec^2}##

Why there is no force resolutions at ##30^0##? I mean why resolutions taken at below the box?
 
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Benjamin_harsh said:
Why there is no force resolutions at ##30^0##? I mean why resolutions taken at below the box?

I don't understand your question.
 
PeroK said:
I don't understand your question.

Why did we resolve forces at ##θ## instead of ##30^0##?
 
Benjamin_harsh said:
Why did we resolve forces at ##θ## instead of ##30^0##?

##\theta = 30°##
 
PeroK said:
##\theta = 30°##
Why did resolve forces near body instead of corner of the triangle?
 
Benjamin_harsh said:
Why did resolve forces near body instead of corner of the triangle?

It's usual to show the resolution of forces where they apply. I.e. on the block itself. There are no relevant forces acting at the corner of the triangle. There's nothing going on there.
 
PeroK said:
It's usual to show the resolution of forces where they apply. I.e. on the block itself. There are no relevant forces acting at the corner of the triangle. There's nothing going on there.
Thank you
 
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