Create the free-body diagram for the scenario below.

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The discussion focuses on creating a free-body diagram for a Mercedes-Benz 300SL parked on a 15-degree incline. Participants are trying to determine the normal force and static frictional force acting on the car. There is confusion regarding the representation of gravitational force, labeled as "mg," and the correct number of forces to include in the diagram. Clarifications are requested about the vectors drawn, their directions, and the proper decomposition of gravitational force into components. The conversation emphasizes the need for accurate representation of forces to solve the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


A Mercedes-Benz 300SL (m = 1700 kg) is parked on a road that rises 15 degrees above the horizontal. What are the magnitudes of (a) the normal force and (b) the static frictional force that the ground exerts on the tires? Important: Assume that the road is higher up to the right and lower down to the left.
Create the free-body diagram. Please use the blue vector to specify forces.

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Right now I'm currently stuck with the vector highlighted in red. I just don't understand if it the angle that it is in or the length that is wrong.
 

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The diagram appears to have two forces that are labeled "mg" (one red and the other blue). What type of force does "mg" represent? How many such forces act on the car?
 
I am not able to enlarge your diagram to see things clearly. You seem to have drawn four vectors. Please list them and describe them along with statements of the direction of each.
 
I added an extra vector. I was mistakenly adding the mg sin and mg cos
 
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