10. A box on the ramp of a moving truck is held in place by friction (so static friction is strong enough to hold it in place). Someone bumps the box, and it accelerates down the ramp. How could friction be strong enough to keep it in place but not strong enough to slow it down?

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10. A box on the ramp of a moving truck is held in place by friction (so static friction is strong enough to hold it in
place). Someone bumps the box, and it accelerates down the ramp. How could friction be strong enough to keep it
in place but not strong enough to slow it down?
Transcribed Image Text:10. A box on the ramp of a moving truck is held in place by friction (so static friction is strong enough to hold it in place). Someone bumps the box, and it accelerates down the ramp. How could friction be strong enough to keep it in place but not strong enough to slow it down?
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