A 2000-pound truck is stopped at the top of a hill inclined at 20°. What force is reguired to keep the truck from rolling down the hill? Round to nearest pound.

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A 2000-pound truck is stopped at the top of a hill inclined at 20º. What force is
required to keep the truck from rolling down the hill? Round to nearest pound.
Transcribed Image Text:A 2000-pound truck is stopped at the top of a hill inclined at 20º. What force is required to keep the truck from rolling down the hill? Round to nearest pound.
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