a 725 pound trailer is sitting on a ramp inclined at 36 degrees.

how much force is required to keep the trailer from rolling down the ramp??

1 answer

Mass = 725Lbs * 0.454kg/Lb = 329.2 kg.

m*g = 329.2 * 9.8 = 3226 N. = Wt. of
trailer.

Fp = 3226*sin36 = 1896 N. = Force
parallel to the ramp.

F = Fp = 1896 N. Required.