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2013 F = ma Exam — Question 25

25. A box with weight W will slide down a 30◦incline at constant speed under the influence of gravity and friction alone. If instead a horizontal force P is applied to the box, the box can be made to move up the ramp at constant speed. What is the magnitude of P?
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