The Normal Force That Acts on a Block of Ice

question 62

Multiple Choice

The normal force that acts on a block of ice that slides on a ramp

• A)is equal to mg at all angles.
• B)decreases as the slope of the ramp increases.
• C)becomes greatest when the ramp is vertical.

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