A 44 kg block is sliding at a constant velocity down a ramp at an angle θ = 29.0° to the horizontal.

What is the coeficient of friction between the block and the reamp?

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A 44 kg block is sliding at a constant velocity down a ramp at an angle θ = 29.0° to the horizontal. 

What is the coeficient of friction between the block and the reamp?

anonymous · Answer

can start by getting the essential forces first... such as Fw

anonymous · Answer

try drawing a diagram of the problem and label the forces acting on the block

anonymous · Answer

remember that constant velocity = no acceleration

anonymous · Answer

so if there is no acceleration Ff must equal Fs right?

anonymous · Answer

tell me what forces are acting on this block

anonymous · Answer

This is also dealing with Newton's Second Law $$\sum F=ma$$ and you have to split it up two both components

anonymous · Answer

the x and y components