A block slides on a frictionless incline of (). What is its acceleration?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: Along the slope the component of weight is . Step 2. So (the mass cancels). **Answer: . Why not the others:** ignores the slope, uses , and multiplies by the mass of 4 and a factor of 2 incorrectly.
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