Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)
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Chapter 7, Problem 33EAP
Two packages at UPS start sliding down the 20° ramp shown in FIGURE P7.33. Package A has a mass of 5.0 kg and a coefficient of friction of 0.20. Package B has a mass of 10 kg and a coefficient of friction of 0.15. How long does it take package A to reach the bottom?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)
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