A ramp is inclined at 5 degrees with the horizontal.  A barrel weighing 6 kilograms is placed on the ramp. The coefficient of static friction between the barrel and the ramp is 0.65.  A force is applied to the barrel perpendicular to the incline to prevent the barrel from sliding down the incline.  a. find the normal force. b. find the applied force.

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A ramp is inclined at 5 degrees with the horizontal.  A barrel weighing 6 kilograms is placed on the ramp. The coefficient of static friction between the barrel and the ramp is 0.65.  A force is applied to the barrel perpendicular to the incline to prevent the barrel from sliding down the incline. 

a. find the normal force.

b. find the applied force.

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