A block slides down a incline

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

A 4.0 kg4.0\,\text{kg} block slides down a 30∘30^{\circ} incline. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the surface is μk=0.15\mu_k = 0.15. Calculate the magnitude of the block’s acceleration down the slope. (Use g=9.8 m s−2g = 9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}.)

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