Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion - General Problems - Page 106: 77

Answer

The maximum angle is $4.2^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

Let's assume that the minimum force required to push the cart up is equal to the component of the cart's weight directed down the ramp: $mg ~sin(\theta) = 18 ~N$ $sin(\theta) = \frac{18 ~N}{(25 ~kg)(9.80 ~m/s^2)}$ $\theta = sin^{-1}(\frac{18 ~N}{(25 ~kg)(9.80 ~m/s^2)}) = 4.2^{\circ}$ Therefore, the maximum angle is $4.2^{\circ}$.
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