In an experiment on motion, a cart weighing 240 N was pulled up an inclined plane. Which of the following would be the expected reading on the spring scale as the cart is pulled up an inclined plane set upon two books
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40N
To determine the expected reading on the spring scale as the cart is pulled up an inclined plane set upon two books, we need to consider the forces acting on the cart.
In this scenario, the cart is being pulled up the inclined plane, so we have two main forces to consider: the force of gravity pulling the cart downward (weight) and the force applied to pull the cart up the inclined plane.
The weight of the cart can be calculated using the formula: weight = mass × acceleration due to gravity.
Since we are given the weight of the cart (240 N), we can determine the mass of the cart by rearranging the formula: mass = weight ÷ acceleration due to gravity.
Assuming the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s², we can calculate the mass of the cart as follows: mass = 240 N ÷ 9.8 m/s².
Once we have the mass of the cart, we can calculate the force required to pull the cart up the inclined plane. This force can be determined using the formula: force = mass × acceleration.
However, in this case, we need to consider the inclination of the plane. The force required to pull the cart up the inclined plane can be calculated using the formula: force = mass × acceleration due to gravity × sin(θ), where θ represents the angle of inclination.
Now, if we assume that the inclined plane is frictionless, the force required to pull the cart up the inclined plane would be equal to the weight of the cart, since there would be no additional resistance due to friction. In this case, the expected reading on the spring scale would be 240 N.
However, if there is any additional resistance due to friction, we would need to account for it as well. In that case, the expected reading on the spring scale would be greater than 240 N, since the force required to overcome friction would increase the total force needed to pull the cart up the inclined plane.
So, without knowing the angle of inclination and whether there is any friction present, we cannot determine the exact expected reading on the spring scale.