In a phsics experiment, a 1.3 kg dynamics cart is placed on a ramp inclined at 25 degrees to the horizontal. the cart is initially at rest but is then pulled up the ramp with a force sensor. the force sensor exerts a force on the cart parallel to the ramp. negligible friction acts on the cart.

Question

In a phsics experiment, a 1.3 kg dynamics cart is placed on a ramp inclined at 25 degrees to the horizontal. the cart is initially at rest but is then pulled up the ramp with a force sensor. the force sensor exerts a force on the cart parallel to the ramp. negligible friction acts on the cart. 
a) What force is required to pull the cart up the ramp at a constant velocity?

Henry · Answer

Wc = M*g = 1.3 * 9.8 = 12.74 N. Fp = 12.74*sin25 = 5.38 N. = Force parallel to the incline. a. Fap-Fp = M*a. Fap-5.38 = M*0 = 0. Fap = 5.38 N. = Force applied.