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Body A in the figure weighs 110 N, and body B weighs 86 N. The coefficients of friction between A and the incline are μs = 0.48 and μk = 0.22. Angle θ is 50°. Let the
positive direction of an x axis be up the incline. What is the acceleration of A if A is initially (a) at rest, (b) moving up the incline, and (c) moving down the incline?
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