Question

A(n) 1100 kg car is parked on a 4◦ incline. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s 2 . Find the force of friction keeping the car from sliding down the incline.

Answer 1

Answer:

Force of friction, f = 751.97 N

Explanation:

it is given that,

Mass of the car, m = 1100 kg

It is parked on a 4° incline. We need to find the force of friction keeping the car from sliding down the incline.

From the attached figure, it is clear that the normal and its weight is acting on the car. f is the force of friction such that it balances the x component of its weight i.e.

$f=mg\ sin\theta$

$f=1100\ kg\times 9.8\ m/s^2\ sin(4)$

f = 751.97 N

So, the force of friction on the car is 751.97 N. Hence, this is the required solution.