a)
The acceleration of the truck is to the direction of the increasing velocity. Therefore, the motion diagram is shown below.
A heavy box is in the back of a truck. the truck is accelerating to the right. Apply your analysis to the box.
a) draw a motion diagram
b) draw a force identification diagram
c) draw a free body diagram
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