The discussion focuses on calculating the coefficient of static friction for a 266 kg load being pulled up a 17º incline with a force of 1790 N. Participants emphasize the importance of drawing a free body diagram to visualize the forces acting on the load. The problem requires understanding the conditions under which the load is about to move, indicating that the static friction coefficient is critical for determining the threshold of motion.
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Draw a free body diagram of the problem and post your work.0curcuit0 said:Homework Statement
A 1790N force pull a 266kg load up a 17º incline. what is the coefficient of static friction between load and incline.
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The Attempt at a Solution
Tried several times on notebook but I haven't seemed to solve the problem.