A weight of 15 pounds is placed on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 34 degrees.  What force pushing along the plane with keep the weight from slipping?

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A weight of 15 pounds is placed on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 34 degrees.  What force pushing along the plane with keep the weight from slipping?

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