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Can someone help me with this problem-example-1

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Step 1: learn to draw a free-body diagram. Read your school notes or look up a web site on the subject.
Step 2: Denote the angle of the ramp with the horizontal as theta=tan^(-1)(20/30)=33.69 degrees (approx.)
Step 3: denote the mass of the object as m=100 lb-mass.
Step 4: find force due to mass and gravity = -100g = -100 lb-force. (downwards), denoted by the vector F=(0,-100) lb-force.
Step 5: resolve force along incline:
Force parallel to incline = F1 = -100(cos(theta))
=-83.21 lb-force (negative => down the incline)
Step 6: resolve force perpendicular to incline
= F2 = -100(sin(theta)
=-55.47 lb-f (-ve =>into the incline)

By the way, this question is not calculus 3, but more mechanics, or physics. You have a better chance of getting answers if posted under "physics".
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