How far will the truck travel before it stops?

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A truck driver traveling at 100 km/h puts the truck in neutral while ascending a 15° incline. The driver seeks to calculate the distance the truck will travel before stopping but admits to needing assistance due to a lack of recent practice with the relevant physics concepts. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the forces acting on the truck, including gravity and friction. The driver expresses confidence in eventually solving the problem independently and offers to share the solution later. This exchange emphasizes the collaborative nature of learning and problem-solving in physics.
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Homework Statement


hiya, I have a question here ;

A truck driver traveling at 100km/h puts his truck into neutral just as the trurck starts up an incline of 15° above horizontal.

a) calculate how far the truck will travel before it comes to a stop?


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We haven't learned this in class yet; but I want a headstart. I'm quite familar with this, except I haven't done this in a few years and have forgotten unfortunately T_T


The Attempt at a Solution


I've going to start by listing the GIVENS: ... LOL i fail.

I just need a push start thanks
 
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nvm I think I got it. Ill come back with solution for anyone who needs it thanks
 

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