A Box Slides Down a Frictionless Inclined Plane

question 21

Multiple Choice

A box slides down a frictionless inclined plane.Starting from rest,the box slides a distance of 0.73 m and reaches a speed of 2.1 m/s.What is the angle of inclination of the plane with respect to the horizontal?

• A)3.0 degrees
• B)18 degrees
• C)20 degrees
• D)70 degrees
• E)72 degrees

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Definitions:

Basement Membrane

A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that underlies the epithelium and separates it from underlying connective tissue.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells within tissues, providing structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells.

Epithelial Cells

Cells that line the surfaces of the body, including the skin, blood vessels, urinary tract, and organs, serving as a barrier and involved in absorption and secretion.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs, including blood, bone, and cartilage.