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P0401
Beginner Mechanics › DynamicsInclined Plane Angle from Force Data
A sled is held on an inclined plane by a cord pulling up the plane. The sled is on the verge of moving up the plane. The magnitude $F$ of the cord's force is a linear function of the coefficient of static friction $\mu_s$. The data shows that the force is $F_1$ when $\mu_s = 0$, and the force is $F_2$ when $\mu_s = \mu_{s2}$.
P0406
Beginner Mechanics › DynamicsAcceleration of Blocks on an Incline
A block of mass $m_A$ on an inclined plane at angle $\theta$ is connected by a rope over a frictionless, massless pulley to a hanging block of mass $m_B$. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between block A and the incline are $\mu_s$ and $\mu_k$. The positive direction is defined as up the incline, represented by the unit vector $\hat{i}$.
- In unit-vector notation, what is the acceleration of A if A is initially at rest?
- In unit-vector notation, what is the acceleration of A if A is initially moving up the incline?
- In unit-vector notation, what is the acceleration of A if A is initially moving down the incline?
P0407
Beginner Mechanics › DynamicsHanging Mass for Constant Velocity on Incline
Two blocks are connected over a frictionless, massless pulley as shown in the figure. The mass of block A is $m_A$. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block A and the incline is $\mu_k$. The angle of the incline is $\theta$. Block A slides down the incline at a constant speed. The connecting rope has negligible mass.
P0349
Intermediate Mechanics › DynamicsMinimum Force to Pull a Block up an Incline
As shown in Figure, a small block is placed on a fixed inclined plane with an inclination angle of $\theta$. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is given as $\mu = \tan\varphi$, where $\varphi$ is a fixed angle. A force $F$ is applied to the block at an angle $\beta$ with respect to the inclined plane, pulling it upwards along the plane.
P0362
Intermediate Mechanics › DynamicsBlock on Rotating Spring-Connected Inclined Plane
A block C of mass $m = 2$ kg is placed on a smooth inclined plane with an angle of inclination $\alpha = 30^\circ$. It is attached to a light spring with an unstretched length of $l_0 = 0.2$ m. The other end of the spring is fixed at the top of the incline. When the system is at rest, the spring stretches to a length of $l_1 = 0.25$ m. The entire system (incline and block) rotates about a vertical axis AB as shown. (Use $g = 9.8$ m/s²)
- What is the length of the spring when the rotation speed is $n = 60$ rev/min?
- At what rotation speed (in rev/min) does the block C exert no normal force on the inclined plane?
P0373
Beginner Mechanics › DynamicsTwo Blocks, Incline, and Pulley System
A block of mass $m_1$ is on a frictionless plane inclined at an angle $\theta$. It is connected by a massless cord over a massless, frictionless pulley to a second, hanging block of mass $m_2$.
- What is the magnitude of the acceleration of each block?
- What is the direction of the acceleration of the hanging block?
- What is the tension in the cord?
P0391
Beginner Mechanics › DynamicsBlocks on Connected Frictionless Inclines
A box of mass $m_1$ rests on a frictionless plane inclined at an angle $\theta_1$. It is connected by a massless cord over a massless, frictionless pulley to a second box of mass $m_2$ on a frictionless plane inclined at an angle $\theta_2$.
P0272
Expert Mechanics › KinematicsTime of Descent for a Particle on a Triangular Path
As shown in the figure, a right-angled triangle ABC is situated in a vertical plane, with side BC being horizontal and side AB being vertical. The angle between the hypotenuse AC and the horizontal side BC is $\alpha$. A point mass starts from rest at point A and travels to point C under the influence of gravity, constrained to move along specified paths.
Path 1 involves the particle moving along the sides AB and then BC. The time taken for the segment AB is $t_1$, and the time for the segment BC is $t_2$. Path 2 involves the particle moving along the hypotenuse AC. The time taken is $t_3$.
It is assumed that the particle turns at corner B instantaneously and that the magnitude of its velocity is conserved during the turn. The paths are smooth, so there is no friction.
- Find the value of angle $\alpha$ for which the total time taken for both paths is equal, i.e., $t_1 + t_2 = t_3$.
- For the value of $\alpha$ found in Q1, consider all possible paths from A to C within the triangle that consist only of vertical and horizontal segments. Which of these paths takes the most time to travel?
- Which of these paths takes the least time?
- What is the ratio of the longest possible time to the shortest possible time?
P0423
Beginner Mechanics › DynamicsObject Sliding Down a Frictional Incline
An object of mass $m$ starts from rest at the top of a fixed inclined plane of height $h$ and angle of inclination $\theta$. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and the plane is $\mu$.
- Find the acceleration of the object.
- Find the speed of the object when it reaches the bottom of the incline.
- Find the magnitude of the normal force exerted by the object on the incline.
P0440
Intermediate Mechanics › DynamicsBlock on an Inclined Plane with Friction
In Figure below, a 5.0 kg block is sent sliding up a plane inclined at $\theta = 37^\circ$ while a horizontal force $\vec{F}$ of magnitude 50 N acts on it. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block and plane is 0.30. The block's initial speed is 4.0 m/s.
- What are the (a) magnitude and (b) direction (up or down the plane) of the block's acceleration?
- How far up the plane does the block go?
- When it reaches its highest point, does it remain at rest or slide back down the plane?
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