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### Understanding Friction on an Incline: A Practical Scenario

**Scenario Overview:**  
A large crate filled with physics laboratory equipment must be moved up an incline onto a truck. The situation presents a practical example of analyzing frictional forces.

**Diagram Explanation:**  
The diagram shows a crate on an inclined plane leading up to a truck. The incline illustrates the scenario for applying concepts of friction and motion.

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**Part A: Static Friction at Rest**  
*Question:*  
The crate is at rest on the incline. What can you say about the force of friction acting on the crate?

*Options:*
- The frictional force points up the incline.
- The frictional force points down the incline.
- The frictional force is zero.

*Hint:*  
- Think about the balance of forces when the crate is stationary.

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**Part B: Attempt to Move the Crate**  
*Scenario:*  
A physicist attempts to push the crate up the incline. The physicist senses that, with slightly more force, the crate will move, but they cannot muster enough strength to initiate motion. What can you say now about the force of friction acting on the crate?

*Options:*
- The frictional force points up the incline.
- The frictional force points down the incline.
- The frictional force is zero.

*Hint:*  
- Consider the maximum static friction force before motion occurs.

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**Part C: Assistance and Constant Motion**  
*Scenario:*  
The first physicist gets a second physicist to help. They both push on the crate, parallel to the surface of the incline, and it moves at a constant speed up the incline. How does the force exerted by the two physicists on the crate compare with the force of friction on the crate?

*Options:*
- \( F_{\text{two physicists}} \) is less than \( F_{\text{friction}} \).
- \( F_{\text{two physicists}} \) equals \( F_{\text{friction}} \).
- \( F_{\text{two physicists}} \) is greater than \( F_{\text{friction}} \).

*Hint:*  
- Analyze the equilibrium of forces when the crate moves at constant speed.

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This exercise demonstrates the key principles of static and kinetic friction in practical applications, providing insights into force interactions on an incline.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Friction on an Incline: A Practical Scenario **Scenario Overview:** A large crate filled with physics laboratory equipment must be moved up an incline onto a truck. The situation presents a practical example of analyzing frictional forces. **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram shows a crate on an inclined plane leading up to a truck. The incline illustrates the scenario for applying concepts of friction and motion. --- **Part A: Static Friction at Rest** *Question:* The crate is at rest on the incline. What can you say about the force of friction acting on the crate? *Options:* - The frictional force points up the incline. - The frictional force points down the incline. - The frictional force is zero. *Hint:* - Think about the balance of forces when the crate is stationary. --- **Part B: Attempt to Move the Crate** *Scenario:* A physicist attempts to push the crate up the incline. The physicist senses that, with slightly more force, the crate will move, but they cannot muster enough strength to initiate motion. What can you say now about the force of friction acting on the crate? *Options:* - The frictional force points up the incline. - The frictional force points down the incline. - The frictional force is zero. *Hint:* - Consider the maximum static friction force before motion occurs. --- **Part C: Assistance and Constant Motion** *Scenario:* The first physicist gets a second physicist to help. They both push on the crate, parallel to the surface of the incline, and it moves at a constant speed up the incline. How does the force exerted by the two physicists on the crate compare with the force of friction on the crate? *Options:* - \( F_{\text{two physicists}} \) is less than \( F_{\text{friction}} \). - \( F_{\text{two physicists}} \) equals \( F_{\text{friction}} \). - \( F_{\text{two physicists}} \) is greater than \( F_{\text{friction}} \). *Hint:* - Analyze the equilibrium of forces when the crate moves at constant speed. --- This exercise demonstrates the key principles of static and kinetic friction in practical applications, providing insights into force interactions on an incline.
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