Problem 1 A 85 kg block of ice is on a frictionless ramp that is 22 degrees above the horizontal. . a. Find the weight of the block of ice. b. Find the normal force. c. What is the net force acting on the block? d. What is the acceleration of the block of ice?

Problem 1 A 85 kg block of ice is on a frictionless ramp that is 22 degrees above the horizontal. . a. Find the weight of the block of ice. b. Find the normal force. c. What is the net force acting on the block? d. What is the acceleration of the block of ice?

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A 85 kg block of ice is on a frictionless ramp that is 22 degrees above the horizontal. .
a. Find the weight of the block of ice.
b. Find the normal force.
c. What is the net force acting on the block?
d. What is the acceleration of the block of ice?

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