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mgsin(θ)mg \sin(\theta)mgsin(θ)
mgcos(θ)mg \cos(\theta)mgcos(θ)
No friction is present
Perpendicular to the slope
Forces cancel each other out
Draw a free body diagram
Parallel and perpendicular
Parallel to the plane
F=μmgcos(θ)F = \mu mg \cos(\theta)F=μmgcos(θ)
Tension is same on both sides
Constant tension throughout
F=maF = maF=ma
Pythagorean theorem
Force parallel to slope
Simplifies calculations
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