FIGURE 4-13
-An object is on a frictionless inclined plane. The plane is inclined at an angle of 30° with the horizontal. What is the object's acceleration?
A)0.50 g
B)0.56 g
C)0.68 g
D)0.87 g
E)1.0 g

Question

FIGURE 4-13 
-An object is on a frictionless inclined plane. The plane is inclined at an angle of 30° with the horizontal. What is the object's acceleration?
A)0.50 g 
B)0.56 g 
C)0.68 g 
D)0.87 g 
E)1.0 g

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The acceleration of an object on a frictionless inclined plane is given by g*sin(θ). For θ = 30°, sin(30°) = 0.5, so the acceleration is 0.5g.

FIGURE 4-13 -An Object Is on a Frictionless Inclined Plane. the Plane