When the truck is at rest, will the crate also be at rest?

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When the truck is at rest, the crate will also be at rest due to static friction preventing downward motion. The normal force was calculated as N=mg*cos(10)=1932.19 N. The maximum static friction force (G_max) exceeds the force acting on the crate (F_II), confirming no motion occurs. The discussion clarified that G_min is not necessary for this scenario since the crate is not moving. The participants confirmed the calculations and acknowledged that additional parts of the problem exist.
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Homework Statement


I have attached the known information.
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When the truck is at rest, will the crate also be at rest or will it slide
downwards?

Homework Equations


Sum F_y =0
G_max = (my_s)*N
G_min = (my_k) * N

The Attempt at a Solution


I did a Free body diagram on the crate (see the attached file)

The first step is finding the normal force.
Sum F_y =m*a_y =0
N-mg*cos(10)=1932.19 N

now i find the friction forces
G_ max=(my_s)*N= 0.70*1932.19=1352.53 N
G_min=(my_k)*N=0.50*1932.19=966.10 N

Now i will find F_II
F_II = m*g*sin(10) = 340.70 N

since G_max > F_II there is no motion downwards i,e a_x = 0

I am not sure if I have done it correct.
Thank you for your help.
 

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javii said:
N-mg*cos(10)=1932.19 N
I assume you mean N=mg*cos(10)=1932.19 N
javii said:
G_min = (my_k) * N
Only if it is moving. And it is mu, not my.
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javii said:
since G_max > F_II there is no motion downwards
Yes.
 
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haruspex said:
I assume you mean N=mg*cos(10)=1932.19 N

Only if it is moving. And it is mu, not my.
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Yes.
Yes i ment N=mg*cos(10)=1932.19 N (isolating for N)

So I don't have to calculate for G_min? Meaning I can skip this part in the calculations?
 
javii said:
Yes i ment N=mg*cos(10)=1932.19 N (isolating for N)

So I don't have to calculate for G_min? Meaning I can skip this part in the calculations?
Yes. You can assume the crate was placed statically. Until static friction is overcome, it is going nowhere.
I would have guessed there are more parts to the problem.
 
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haruspex said:
Yes. You can assume the crate was placed statically. Until static friction is overcome, it is going nowhere.
I would have guessed there are more parts to the problem.
haruspex said:
Yes. You can assume the crate was placed statically. Until static friction is overcome, it is going nowhere.
I would have guessed there are more parts to the problem.
Okay. Thank you very much. And yes there are more parts to the problem, i am trying to solve them now.
 
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