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The 100 lbs is basically boxes. Cases of freight. The freight is on average 100 lbs but varies in size and weight individually. I will attempt the experiment, as that does seem like a very good way to calculate the friction. Thanks for the reply

My name is Dennis and I am an amateur at best. I enjoy calculations and solving problems, but I am a bit rusty as I just started college classes and I'm going on 40. I've enjoyed reading through the forums and seeing the challenges presented. I'm blown away by the knowledge being passed...

Hey all Im trying to figure out the equation(s) to calculate the likely hood of an object that is traveling, moving when the travel path turns. I can figure out the f=mxa easily enough, but i need to take friction into account and the force experienced during the turn. Essentially I need to...