Chapter 6: Q.29 (page 155)
A kg truck is parked on a slope. How big is the friction force on the truck? The coefficient of static friction between the tires and the road is .
Short Answer
The friction force on the truck is.
Chapter 6: Q.29 (page 155)
A kg truck is parked on a slope. How big is the friction force on the truck? The coefficient of static friction between the tires and the road is .
The friction force on the truck is.
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