$\text { Suppose a } 58000 \text {-pound truck is parked on a } 30 ^ { \circ } \text { slope as shown in the figure. }$

question 77

Multiple Choice

$\text { Suppose a } 58000 \text {-pound truck is parked on a } 30 ^ { \circ } \text { slope as shown in the figure. }$ Assume the only force to overcome is that due to gravity. Find the force required to keep the truck from rolling down the hill. Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A) \(29,000.00 \mathrm { lb }\)
• B) \(28,615.00 \mathrm { lb }\)
• C) \(29,135.00 \mathrm { lb }\)
• D) \(29,056.00 \mathrm { lb }\)
• E) \(29,011.00 \mathrm { lb }\)

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