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

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the forces acting on a car on a slope at an angle of θ=33.2°. The key equation used is ΣFn=man, which represents the sum of forces in the normal direction. Participants emphasize the importance of decomposing forces into perpendicular and parallel components relative to the slope. Additionally, the centripetal force and its components are highlighted as critical factors in solving the problem.

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Homework Statement


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

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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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