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  • Work Done on a Cart on an Inclined Plane: Physics Problem & Solution
    Given:

    - Mass of the cart, \(m = 70 \text{ kg}\)

    - Distance moved along the incline, \(d = 50 \text{ m}\)

    - Angle of the incline, \(\theta = 45^\circ\)

    - Coefficient of kinetic friction, \(\mu_k = 0\) (frictionless incline)

    To find:

    - Work done on the cart, \(W\)

    Solution:

    The work done on the cart is given by:

    $$W = Fd\cos\theta$$

    Since the incline is frictionless, the only force acting on the cart is the force of gravity parallel to the incline. This force is given by:

    $$F = mg\sin\theta$$

    Substituting this into the expression for work, we get:

    $$W = mgd\sin\theta$$

    Plugging in the given values, we get:

    $$W = (70 \text{ kg})(9.8 \text{ m/s}^2)(50 \text{ m})\sin45^\circ$$

    $$W = 15680 \text{ J}$$

    Therefore, the work done on the cart is 15680 J.

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