A body of mass 2kg is released from rest on a plane inclined at an...
PHYSICS
WAEC 2013
A body of mass 2kg is released from rest on a plane inclined at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. Calculate the acceleration of the body down the plane.[g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]
- A. 3.1ms-2
- B. 5.2ms-2
- C. 6.0ms-2
- D. 8.7ms-2
Correct Answer: D. 8.7ms-2
Explanation
a = g sin \(\theta\)
= 10 sin 60
= 8.7 ms\(^{-2}\)
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