Given :
An inclined plane is used to lift a box into a moving truck. The ramp is 6 m long and 1.5 m.
To Find :
The mechanical advantage of the inclined plane.
Solution :
Mechanical advantage, M.A of an inclined plane is given by :
Putting given values in above equation, we get :
Therefore, the mechanical advantage of the inclined plane is 4.
Answer:
a) V = 0.82m/s
b) Vmax = 0.985 m/s
Explanation:
By conservation of energy we know that:
Eo = Ef
Solving for V we get:
V = 0.82 m/s
To find the maximum speed we will do the same to an intermediate point where the compression is X and the distance for the work donde by frictions is given by (Xmax - X) = (0.28m - X):
Then we have to solve for V, derive and equal zero in order to find position X. After solving the derivative we get:
X = 0.1m Replacing this value into the equation for Vmax:
Vmax = 0.985m/s