A worker must move a crate that can be either pushed at a slight downward angle of 25° or pulled at a slight upward angle of 25° as shown in the diagrams. In both cases, the worker can exert a force of 360 N and the crate has a mass of 45 kg. Calculate the acceleration of the crate in both situations, given that the coefficient of friction between the crate and the floor is 0.26. Explain the difference in accelerations that exists between the two situations.
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If you are pulling upward the friction force is less
worker force in direction of motion
= 360 cos 25 = 326 Newtons (both cases)
Friction force:
Pushing down = 0.26( m g + 360 sin 25) = 0.26(45*9.81+152) = 154 N
Pulling up = 0.26 (m g - 360 sin 25) = 0.26(441 - 152) = 75.1 N
326 - 154 =172
326 - 75 = 251
a pushing downward = 172 / 45
a pulling upward = 251 / 45
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To calculate the acceleration of the crate in both situations, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that the force applied to an object is equal to the product of its mass and acceleration:
Force = mass x acceleration
Let's start with the situation where the crate is pushed at a slight downward angle of 25°. In this case, the force applied by the worker is acting in the same direction as the motion of the crate. The first step is to find the force components acting on the crate.
The force applied by the worker can be resolved into two components: one parallel to the incline and one perpendicular to the incline. Since the crate is pushed, the force parallel to the incline is:
Force parallel = Force applied x cos(angle)
Substituting the values, we get:
Force parallel = 360 N x cos(25°)
Next, we need to consider the force of friction opposing the motion. The force of friction can be calculated using the equation:
Force of friction = coefficient of friction x normal force
The normal force is the force exerted by the surface on the crate perpendicular to the surface. In this case, it is equal to the weight of the crate, which can be calculated as:
Weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity
Weight = 45 kg x 9.8 m/s²
Now, we can calculate the normal force:
Normal force = Weight x cos(angle)
Substituting the values, we get:
Normal force = (45 kg x 9.8 m/s²) x cos(25°)
Finally, we can calculate the acceleration using Newton's second law:
Force parallel - Force of friction = mass x acceleration
(360 N x cos(25°)) - (0.26 x (45 kg x 9.8 m/s²) x cos(25°)) = 45 kg x acceleration
Once you calculate the values in the equation, you can solve for the acceleration.
Now, let's move on to the situation where the crate is pulled at a slight upward angle of 25°. In this case, the force applied by the worker is acting in the opposite direction to the motion of the crate.
Similar to the previous case, we need to find the force components acting on the crate. The force applied by the worker can again be resolved into two components: one parallel to the incline and one perpendicular to the incline. Since the crate is pulled, the force parallel to the incline is:
Force parallel = Force applied x cos(angle)
Substituting the values, we get:
Force parallel = 360 N x cos(25°)
The force of friction opposing the motion remains the same. Therefore, the force of friction is:
Force of friction = coefficient of friction x normal force
Again, the normal force is equal to the weight of the crate, calculated as:
Weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity
Weight = 45 kg x 9.8 m/s²
Now, we can calculate the normal force:
Normal force = Weight x cos(angle)
Substituting the values, we get:
Normal force = (45 kg x 9.8 m/s²) x cos(25°)
Finally, we can calculate the acceleration using Newton's second law:
Force applied - Force parallel - Force of friction = mass x acceleration
360 N - (360 N x cos(25°)) - (0.26 x (45 kg x 9.8 m/s²) x cos(25°)) = 45 kg x acceleration
Again, once you calculate the values in the equation, you can solve for the acceleration.
Now, to explain the difference in accelerations between the two situations:
The main difference lies in the direction of the force applied by the worker. In the pushing situation, the applied force is in the same direction as the motion of the crate, resulting in a smaller force parallel to the incline, which can lead to a larger acceleration. On the other hand, in the pulling situation, the applied force is in the opposite direction to the motion of the crate, resulting in a larger force parallel to the incline, which can reduce the acceleration.
In addition to the direction of the applied force, the coefficient of friction also plays a role. The coefficient of friction determines the magnitude of the force of friction opposing the motion. With the same coefficient of friction in both situations, the force of friction will be the same, regardless of the direction of the applied force.
Overall, the difference in accelerations arises due to the opposing or aiding nature of the applied force in relation to the motion of the crate, combined with the effects of the coefficient of friction.