Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 9 - Section 9.2 - The Dot Product - 9.2 Exercises - Page 647: 51

Answer

$23.6^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Identify the given quantities: package weight $W=200$ lb, force to keep the package from sliding $F=80$ lb. Step 2. Assume the incline angle is $\theta$, the weight force component along the incline is then given by $Wsin\theta$, as this force is balance by $F$, we have $Wsin\theta=F$ Step 3. Solve the equation: $200sin\theta=80$, we get $\theta\approx23.6^{\circ}$
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