imagine a skateboarder traveling down a direct inclined ramp (no curves). describe the normal force in this situation

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shamim · Answer

Do u know the weight of ur skateboard

anonymous · Answer

|dw:1447309371523:dw| The normal force due to an inclined surface is always $$\huge F_N= mg \cos(\theta)$$The proof for this includes the use of geometry and similar triangles. I would recommend visiting here http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/Lesson-3/Inclined-Planes for it. If you prefer a video, I would recommend watching this https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/forces-newtons-laws/inclined-planes-friction/v/inclined-plane-force-components