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A car is parked on a 20 degree hill. It has a mass of 1550 kg. What is the frictional force on the car?
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A car is parked on a 20 degree hill. It has a mass of 1550 kg. What is the frictional force on the car?

A car is parked on a 20 degree hill. It has a mass of 1550 kg. What is the frictional-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:

The friction force must balance (acting up slope) the weight component of the car (acting down slope)

Ff = mgsinθ

Ff = 1550(9.8)sin20

Ff = 5,195.28597...

Ff = 5200 N

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