A box sits at rest on an inclined plank. How do the magnitudes of the normal force and the gravitational force exerted on the box compare? (Hints: What is the box’s acceleration? Draw a free-body diagram!)
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) It does not change. B) It quadruples. C) It doubles. D) It halves. E) none of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) 20 cm B) 30 cm C) 14 cm D) 9.4 cm E) 7.1 cm