A couch is on a ramp that is inclined 21° to the horizontal, as shown. To prevent the couch from sliding, a force Q of magnitude 220 N is required. The figure is not drawn to scale. 21° GV Complete the following. Do not round any intermediate computations, and rour (a) Find the magnitude of the force C of the couch against the ramp. ON (b) Find the weight of the couch, represented by force G.

A couch is on a ramp that is inclined 21° to the horizontal, as shown. To prevent the couch from sliding, a force Q of magnitude 220 N is required. The figure is not drawn to scale. 21° GV Complete the following. Do not round any intermediate computations, and rour (a) Find the magnitude of the force C of the couch against the ramp. ON (b) Find the weight of the couch, represented by force G.

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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