A force of F pounds is required to pull an object weighing W pounds up a ramp inclined at θ degrees from the horizontal.
Find F if W = 100 pounds and θ = 11°.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.

A)18.1 lb
B)21.1 lb
C)19.1 lb
D)20.1 lb
E)17.1 lb

Question

A force of F pounds is required to pull an object weighing W pounds up a ramp inclined at θ degrees from the horizontal. ​
Find F if W = 100 pounds and θ = 11°.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
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A)18.1 lb
B)21.1 lb
C)19.1 lb
D)20.1 lb
E)17.1 lb

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The force required to pull the object up the ramp is given by F = W * sin(θ). For W = 100 pounds and θ = 11°, F = 100 * sin(11°) ≈ 19.1 lb.

A Force of F Pounds Is Required to Pull an Object