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The center of gravity of a loaded truck depends on how the
Chapter 3, Problem 63GP(choose chapter or problem)
The center of gravity of a loaded truck depends on how the truck is packed. If it is high and
wide, and its CG is
above the ground, how steep a slope be parked on without tipping over (Fig. 9-75)?
FIGURE 9-75
Problem 63.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
The center of gravity of a loaded truck depends on how the truck is packed. If it is high and
wide, and its CG is
above the ground, how steep a slope be parked on without tipping over (Fig. 9-75)?
FIGURE 9-75
Problem 63.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
At maximum inclination that the truck can stay, the center of mass of the truck must be directly over the lower corner of the truck. The weight vector is drawn downward from the center of mass of the truck pass over the corner.
The angle of incline ? is equal to the angle between the weight vector m.g and normal to the surface of the inclined plane.