Calculating Friction Force of a 4000 kg Truck on a 15° Slope

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To calculate the friction force of a 4000 kg truck on a 15° slope, it's essential to begin with a free body diagram (FBD) to visualize the forces acting on the truck. The gravitational force can be resolved into components parallel and perpendicular to the slope. The friction force can then be determined using the coefficient of friction and the normal force derived from the FBD. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving the problem effectively. Drawing the FBD is a fundamental step in grasping the forces involved.
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A 4000 kg truck is parked on a 15 degree slope. what is its friction force?

please show work, i'd like to understand how to do this problem


*** my college professor doesn't really teach in class, well let me take that back. he teaches some things but leaves us hangin out to dry for pretty much everything else so pretty much everyone resorts to using online help like this***
 
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Well you should start by drawing a FBD of the truck on an incline and go on from there.
 
ya, I am not going to lie. i don't even know how to do that.
 
iRaid said:
Well you should start by drawing a FBD of the truck on an incline and go on from there.

ya i don't really know how to do that
 

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