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Physics Fundamentals Mechanics Week 4 Homework Help
Hi Jerry!
You'd use equations from Newton's 2nd Law to solve these.
For #1, review the parts of the lesson regarding Newton's second law and third law, as well as the sections regarding inclines.
For #3, there is indeed a normal force acting on the person. To calculate it, use two sums of forces equations. Remember that the frictional force = coefficient of static friction * normal force.
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