Calculating Coefficient of Friction for a Crate on an Inclined Surface

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Homework Statement


A 225 kg crate rests on a surface that is inclined above the horizontal at an angle of 20o.
A horizontal force (F = 535 N parallel to the ground, not the incline) is required to start the crate moving down the incline. What is the coefficient of friction between the crate and the incline?

P.S. Ftr is a frictional force.

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Homework Equations


Newton's laws of motion.

The Attempt at a Solution


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It doesn't work.
The answer must be 0.665 .[/B]
 
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Funny. That's exactly what I get. What is ##\cos\alpha## on your calculator ?
 
I missed one number xD. Sorry for wasting your time.