A ramp is inclined at 12° to the horizontal. A cart is pulled 8 m up the ramp by a force of 120 N, at an angle of 10° to the surface of the ramp. Determine the mechanical work done against gravity.

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A ramp is inclined at 12° to the horizontal. A cart is pulled 8 m up the ramp by a force of
120 N, at an angle of 10° to the surface of the ramp.
Determine the mechanical work done against gravity.
Transcribed Image Text:A ramp is inclined at 12° to the horizontal. A cart is pulled 8 m up the ramp by a force of 120 N, at an angle of 10° to the surface of the ramp. Determine the mechanical work done against gravity.
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