Question

A child is holding a wagon from rolling straight back down in a driveway that inclined at 20 degree horizontal. if the wagon weigh 150n with what force must the child pull on the handle if the handle is parallel to the incline?​

Answer 1

F = 51.3°

Step-by-step explanation:

The component of weight parallel to the inclined plane must be responsible for the rolling back motion of the car. Hence, the force required to be applied by the child must also be equal to that component of weight:

`F = Parallel\ Component\ of\ Weight\ of\ Wagon= WSin\theta\\`

where,

W = Weight of Wagon = 150 N

θ = Angle of Inclinition = 20°

Therefore,

`F = (150\ N)Sin\ 20^o`

F = 51.3°