College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 5, Problem 28P
A 4000 kg truck is parked on a 7.0° slope. How big is the friction force on the truck?
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