A body of mass 2kg is released from rest on a plane inclined at an angle of 60^\circ to the horizontal. Calculate the acceleration of the body down the plane.[g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]
A
3.1ms-2
B
5.2ms-2
C
6.0ms-2
D
8.7ms-2
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
a = g sin \(\theta\)
= 10 sin 60
= 8.7 ms\(^{-2}\)
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