Posted by Nicholas Edwards on August 16, 2002 at 13:25:32:
A 32000 lb truck is parked on a 15 degree slope. Assume the only force to overcome is that due to gravity. Find (a) the force required to keeep the truck from rolling down the hill, and (b) the force perpendicular to the hill. How do I do this?
Answer: (a) 8282.2 lb
(b) 30,909.6 lb