Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach 5th Edition · Dynamics I: Motion Along a Line · Problem 46
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Randall D. Knight — Dynamics I: Motion Along a Line: Problem 46
A truck with a heavy load has a total mass of 7500 kg. It is climbing a 15° incline at a steady 15 m/s when, unfortunately, the poorly secured load falls off! Immediately after losing the load, the truck begins to accelerate at 1.5 m/s². What was the mass of the load? Ignore rolling friction.
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Given: 7500 kg, 15 m, 1.5 m
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach · 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Dynamics I: Motion Along a Line