The net force acting on the block should be zero. The forces on the plane of incline are the force of dynamic friction, the tension up to the slope and the component of weight down to the slope. The force of dynamic friction Ff;
Ff=μdFN
The component of the weight of the block WTx on the plane of the incline;
WTx=mgsin25°=(2.0)(9.81)(0.42)=8.3N
The tension T;
T=Wm=mg=(0.50)(9.81)=4.9N
The forces that are perpendicular to the plane of the incline are normal reaction force and the component of the weight of the block.
The component of the weight of the block WTy perpendicular to the plane of the incline;
WTy=mgcos25°=(2.0)(9.81)(0.91)=18N
WTy must be equal to R.
So, dynamic friction can be rewritten as;
Ff=μdWTy
Since WTx must be balanced with Ff and T;
Ff+T=WTx
${\mu_d}{W_{Ty}}$=${W_{Tx}}-T$
$\mu_d$=$\frac{{W_{Tx}}-T}{W_{Ty}}$=$\frac{8.9-4.9}{18}$=0.19
4.air resistance also contributes a force up the slope, which means there is less force due to dynamic friction.
the calculated value for the coefficient of friction would be lower
Further Explanation:
The direction of air resistance is always opposite to the motion of the object. Therefore, it is in the same direction as the force of dynamic friction and tension. Instead of the force of dynamic friction with tension only, the resultant force of air friction, tension and the force of dynamic friction balances the component of weight. Hence, the force of dynamic friction would be lower. This would lead to a lower calculated value for coefficient of friction