3. A 5.0 kg block slides down a smooth frictionless plane inclined at an angle of 40° with the horizontal. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the block? d. 4.9 m/s² (a) 6.3 m/s² (b) 9.8 m/s² (c) 8.5 m/s²

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3. A 5.0 kg block slides down a smooth frictionless plane inclined at an angle of 40° with
the horizontal. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the block?
(a) 6.3 m/s² (b) 9.8 m/s²
(c) 8.5 m/s²
d. 4.9 m/s²
Transcribed Image Text:3. A 5.0 kg block slides down a smooth frictionless plane inclined at an angle of 40° with the horizontal. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the block? (a) 6.3 m/s² (b) 9.8 m/s² (c) 8.5 m/s² d. 4.9 m/s²
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