Question

Calculate the parallel component of the weight of the object on the inclined plane below.

1. 0.87 N
2. 4.33 N
3. 24.5 N
4. 42.4 N

Answer 1

4. Wx = 42.47[N]

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we must first make a free body diagram, of the forces acting on the body in the inclined plane.

As we can see in the attached image, the component of the weight parallel to the surface of the inclined plane can be obtained by the sine of the angle.

`W_(x)=5*9.81*sin(60)\\W_(x)=42.47[N]`