Solve the problem.
-A force of 659 lb is required to pull a boat up a ramp inclined at 15.0° with the horizontal. How much does the boat weigh? Round to the nearest pound.
A) 644 lb
B) 2550 lb
C) 3190 lb
D) 637 lb

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The force required to pull the boat up the ramp is the component of the boat's weight parallel to the ramp. Using the formula: Force = Weight * sin(incline angle), we have 659 lb = Weight * sin(15°). Solving for Weight gives approximately 2550 lb.

Solve the Problem. -A Force of 659 Lb Is Required to Pull a to Pull