5.2. Inclined Planes http://www.ck12.org
FIGURE 5.10
FIGURE 5.11
FIGURE 5.12
In order to answer these questions, we establish a coordinate system such that thex−axis is along the inclined plane
and they−axis is perpendicular to the plane. Next, we construct a Free-Body-Diagram (FBD) for the crate.
What to notice:
- The components ofmgin the diagram above are dashed.