What are the forces acting on a car on a slope at an angle of θ=33.2°?

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Forces acting on a car on a slope at an angle of θ=33.2° include gravitational force, normal force, and friction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of resolving these forces into components parallel and perpendicular to the slope. Participants suggest using the equation ΣFn=man to analyze the forces, noting that there is no acceleration in the vertical direction. One contributor highlights the need to consider centripetal force and its components. Properly drawing and decomposing the forces is crucial for solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement


Please refer to both figures. The result of the example problem was θ=33.2°

Homework Equations


ΣFn=man

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I am stumped. I thought you could solve the forces in the z direction, straight up from the car, and set that to zero since there is no acceleration in that direction. Then maybe sum the forces in the normal direction that is perpendicular to the ground and to the left in this case. Please help!
 

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Have you considered the centripetal force and it's Components?

Once you draw all the forces acting on the block I suggest to scompose the forces on the perpendicular and parallel directions to the plane
 
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I figure it out. I had I a sign wrong and that was throwing me off. Thanks for your help though.
 
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