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Suspended 3-4-5 Block M-j3a
A 1 kg mass rests on a 3-4-5 incline (e.g. incline angle = arctan(3/4)). Forces parallel and perpendicular to the incline will support the mass in mid-air when the incline is removed. Fishbane Chapter:   5.1 HRW 9th:   5.09 Reese Chapter:   5.911 RHK 5th:   5.2 SJ 3rd Chapter:   4.7 PIRA DCS classification:   1J30.10

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