5 To drag a block up an inclined plane with a constant speed

Last updated: 6/9/2023

5 To drag a block up an inclined plane with a constant speed a force F has to be applied along the line of fastest descent whereas to drag the block down the plane with a constant speed a force F has to be applied along the line of fastest descent as shown in the following figure Find the minimum horizontal force F parallel to the plane required to slide the block F F2