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Free-body diagram of a block on an inclined plane with normal, gravity, and friction forces.

by @openstemUpdated Physics
Block mass mon ramp angle θWeight W = mgvertically downwardNormal force Nperpendicular to surfaceFriction f = μNup the slope (opposing motion)Components:W∥ = mg sin θ (down slope)W⊥ = mg cos θ (into surface)N = mg cos θ(balances W⊥)Net force down slope:F_net = mg sin θ − μmg cos θAcceleration:a = g(sin θ − μ cos θ)

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