A block is placed on an inclined plane that makes an angle of with the horizontal

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Problem

A 5 kg5\,\text{kg} block is placed on an inclined plane that makes an angle of 20∘20^\circ with the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the plane is 0.200.20. A horizontal force of 40 N40\,\text{N} acts on the block, directed up the plane. Take g=10 m/s2g = 10\,\text{m/s}^2. Determine the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the block. (a) 3.4 m/s23.4\,\text{m/s}^2 up the plane (b) 1.7 m/s21.7\,\text{m/s}^2 up the plane (c) 1.7 m/s21.7\,\text{m/s}^2 down the plane (d) 2.7 m/s22.7\,\text{m/s}^2 up the plane

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