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Systems of Objects on Inclined Planes with Friction
7. Friction, Inclines, Systems / Systems of Objects on Inclined Planes with Friction / Problem 2

The figure shows a 250 g slab placed on a 950 g frictionless wedge structure. The whole assembly rests on level ground. Determine the normal reaction experienced by the wedge if the slab was sliding downwards on the inclined structure.


Diagram of a green slab on a 30-degree inclined plane, illustrating a physics problem about normal reaction.

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