A Block Slides Down a Frictionless Plane That Makes an Angle

question 25

Multiple Choice

A block slides down a frictionless plane that makes an angle of 30 with the horizontal. The acceleration of the block (in cm/s²) is:

• A) 980
• B) 566
• C) 849
• D) zero
• E) 490

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Definitions:

Southern Continent

A hypothetical or specified landmass located in the southern hemisphere of a planet.

Oceanic Plateau

A large, flat, elevated region in the ocean basin, often composed of thickened crust that rises above the surrounding seafloor.

Fracture Zone

A linear zone of irregular topography on the ocean floor characterized by fractures and faults due to plate movements.

Linear Island Chain

A series of islands arranged in a straight line, formed by geological processes such as volcanic activity along a marine ridge.