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A box that is resting on an inclined plane has what forces acting on it

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A box residing on an inclined plane has following forces:

In the X- direction

Mg sin (theta) = horizontal component of weight of the box

f = Frictional force = uN , u = frictional factor, N= mg

In the Y- direction

upward force = Normal reaction of the box = mg

downward force = mg cos(theta) = vertical component of weight of the box


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