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What is the component of weight parallel to a slope inclined at angle θ\theta?

mgsin⁡θmg \sin \theta

What is the component of weight perpendicular to a slope at angle θ\theta?

mgcos⁡θmg \cos \theta

What does a 'smooth' slope mean when friction is not mentioned?

Frictionless

What is equilibrium in terms of forces?

Forces cancel each other, net force = 0

In which direction does the normal reaction force RR act?

Perpendicular to slope

What is the first step when resolving forces on inclined planes?

Draw free body diagram

What is the friction force formula?

μFnormal\mu F_{\text{normal}}

What does a smooth pulley assumption ensure?

Equal tension throughout string

Which direction should be resolved for motion along the slope?

Parallel to slope

What law should be applied to find acceleration on an inclined plane?

F=maF = ma or ∑F=ma\sum F = ma

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