College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 2 - Conceptual Questions - Page 62: 21

Answer

It is possible to choose the x-axis so it is parallel to the incline.

Work Step by Step

It is possible to choose the x-axis so it is parallel to the incline. In fact, it is a very good idea to choose the x-axis so it is parallel to the incline since this will make the question about 1-dimensional motion which simplifies the question.
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