College Physics: A Strategic Approach, Books a la Carte Edition (4th Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 4, Problem 64GP
Problems 49 through 61 describe a situation. For each problem, draw a motion diagram, a force identification diagram, and a free-body diagram.
60. A heavy box is in the back of a truck. The truck is accelerating to the right. Apply your analysis to the box.
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