From the figure shown, an at-rest open railcar is used to transport water up the 20° incline where the water surface is parallel with the horizontal surface. If the railcar starts accelerating, what will be the maximum acceleration where no water will be spilled? 18ft T0.5ft 9ft' 20°

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From the figure shown, an at-rest open railcar is used to transport water
up the 20° incline where the water surface is parallel with the horizontal
surface. If the railcar starts accelerating, what will be the maximum
acceleration where no water will be spilled?
18ft
*0.5ft
9ft'
20°
Transcribed Image Text:From the figure shown, an at-rest open railcar is used to transport water up the 20° incline where the water surface is parallel with the horizontal surface. If the railcar starts accelerating, what will be the maximum acceleration where no water will be spilled? 18ft *0.5ft 9ft' 20°
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