Hmm. By the time you get to trig, a little algebra I should not throw you.
M w cosx = w sinx
M = w sinx / w cosx
= sinx/cosx
= tanx
Where did you get stuck on the way?
A crate weighing w pounds sits on a ramp positioned at an angle of x with the horizontal. The forces acting on this crate are modeled by the equation Mwcosx = wsinx, where M is the coefficient of friction. What is an expression for M in terms of x?
A. M = tanx
B. M = cotx
C. M = secx
D. M = cscx
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