A Crate Is Sliding Down an Inclined Ramp at a Constant

question 19

Multiple Choice

A crate is sliding down an inclined ramp at a constant speed of 0.55 m/s.The vector sum of all the forces exerted on this crate must point

• A)down the ramp.
• B)up the ramp.
• C)perpendicular to the ramp.
• D)vertically downward.
• E)None of the above choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Vestibular Sacs

Structures in the inner ear that are responsible for sensing gravity and linear acceleration, helping to maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells in the nose responsible for detecting odors in the environment and conveying the information to the brain.

Odorant Molecules

Chemical particles that are detected by sensory receptors in the nose, leading to the perception of smells.

Basilar Membrane

A part of the cochlea in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.