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A box of mass M = 5.7 kg is pulled at a constant velocity up an inclined plane f

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Question

A box of mass M = 5.7 kg is pulled at a constant velocity up an inclined plane for a distance D = 1.7 m. It is pulled by a rope that has tension T and which is parallel to the ramp as shown. The ramp makes an angle of = 25 degrees with respect to the horizontal. The kinetic coefficient of friction between the box and the plane is k = 0.28. How much work is done on the box by the rope as the box is pulled up the ramp a distance D ?

A. WropeWrope = 24.1 J

B. WropeWrope = 64.3 J

C. WropeWrope = 40.2 J

D. WropeWrope = 11.2 J

E. There is no way to know since the tension in the rope is not given.

Explanation / Answer

Answer:C

Given that

A box of mass m= 5.7 kg

The box pulled with constant velocity up an inclined plane for a distance D = 1.7 m

The ramp makes an angle of = 25 degrees with respect to the horizontal

Work is done on the box by the rope as the box is pulled up the ramp a distance D is

   W =-mgDsintheta =(5.7kg)(9.81m/s2)(1.7)sin25 =40.173J =40.2J