A horizontal force of magnitude F = 57.5 N pushes on a block of mass m = 4.7 kg. The block is on a frictionless incline that makes and angle θ = 36.1 degrees with horizontal.  Write an expression for the acceleration ax of the block, taking up the ramp to be the positive x direction. Express your answer in terms of F, m, θ, and g (9.80 m/s2).

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A horizontal force of magnitude F = 57.5 N pushes on a block of mass m = 4.7 kg. The block is on a frictionless incline that makes and angle θ = 36.1 degrees with horizontal. 

Write an expression for the acceleration ax of the block, taking up the ramp to be the positive x direction. Express your answer in terms of Fmθ, and g (9.80 m/s2). 

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