Q.
The work done in pulling up a block of wood weighing 2kN for a length of 10m on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 15o with the horizontal is:
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Solution:
Here : weight of block w=2kN, Distance d=10m
Angle of inclination on the plane α=15∘
The block will be pulled up on a smooth plane
Hence, force of resistance due to inclination F=wsinα=2×103sin15∘ =2×103×0.2588 =0.5176kN
Now work done, W=Fd=0.5176×103×10 =5:17kN