How far does the truck travel in this time?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a box on a truck that accelerates after stopping. Participants are asked to calculate the time it takes for the box to fall off the truck and the distance the truck travels during that time. Key factors include the mass of the box and the coefficients of friction between the box and the truck's floor. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the forces at play and the equations of motion involved. Participants are encouraged to share their approaches to solving the problem for better clarity and assistance.
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Losing Cargo. A box of mass rests on the flat floor of a truck. The coefficients of friction between the box and floor are and . The truck stops at a stop sign and then starts to move with an acceleration of a

a) if the box is a distance x from the rear of truck starts, how much time elapses before the box falls off the truck?

b) how far does the truck travel in this time?
 
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