Maximum Speed of Flatbed Truck & Copper Block - Correct?

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The discussion revolves around a test question regarding the maximum speed of a flatbed truck carrying a 12,000 kg copper block. The main point is that the maximum speed is not relevant if the truck maintains a constant speed, as there would be no acceleration causing the block to slide. Participants clarify that the focus should be on maximum acceleration rather than speed. The conversation confirms that understanding the difference between speed and acceleration is crucial for solving such problems. Ultimately, the distinction between maximum speed and maximum acceleration is emphasized as key to answering the test questions correctly.
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i had a test yesterday and one of the questions was sumthin about a flat bed truck with a steel truck bed and on it it had a copper block which weighed 12000 kg and it asked whut is the maximum speed the car can go without the block sliding...i had no clue so i guessed an i think i got it right...i said that the maximum speed is irrelevant, b/c as long as any speed is constant there will be no acceleration and the object won't move?

please tell me I am right
 
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If they said maximum speed, then you'd be correct. It's maximum acceleration that you have to worry about exceeding.
 
yea it said max speed...the next question said max acceleration and that i knew how to find
 

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