SOLUTION: A particle at weight 200N rests on a plane inclined at 50 degrees to the horizontal. What are the components of the weight :
A) parallel
B) perpendicular to the plane?
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Question 1149457: A particle at weight 200N rests on a plane inclined at 50 degrees to the horizontal. What are the components of the weight :
A) parallel
B) perpendicular to the plane?
Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The component of the weight normal to the inclined plane is = (normal force).
The component of the weight parallel to the inclined plane is = (shear force).
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