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Homework Statement
The coefficients of friction between the load and the flat-bed trailer shown are \mus = 0.40 and \muk = 0.30. Knowing that the speed of the rig is 45 mi/h, determine the shortest distance in which the rig can be brough to a stop if the load is not to shift.
The drawing shows a box sitting a top of a trailer bed with a distance of 10' between the box and the cabin.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I am not really sure how to begin this problem. I am thinking using the coefficient of friction I can find the acceleration of the box and use that to find the distance needed for the truck to stop, but I am not sure.
So far I have used the \muk to find the acceleration of the box if it was to move, and was able to find the velocity of the box if it were to move.