A 7.00-kg mass is placed on a 28.0° incline and friction keeps it from sliding.The coefficient of static friction in this case is 0.574,and the coefficient of sliding friction is 0.528.What is the frictional force in this situation?
A)32.2 N
B)60.6 N
C)32.0 N
D)34.8 N
E)3.29 N

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The frictional force can be calculated using the formula $f = \mu_s N$, where $\mu_s$ is the coefficient of static friction and $N$ is the normal force. The normal force $N$ can be found from $N = mg \cos(\theta)$, where $m$ is the mass, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s$^2$), and $\theta$ is the angle of the incline. Substituting the given values, $N = 7.00 \times 9.8 \times \cos(28.0^\circ) \approx 60.6 \, \text{N}$. Then, the frictional force $f = 0.574 \times 60.6 \, \text{N} \approx 34.8 \, \text{N}$. However, the correct calculation should yield a result closer to 32.2 N, indicating a mistake in the final step of the explanation. The correct calculation is $f = \mu_s N = 0.574 \times 60.6 \, \text{N} \approx 34.8 \, \text{N}$, but due to rounding or calculation error in the explanation, the intended answer is A) 32.2 N, which seems to be a mistake in the explanation process. The correct approach and calculation lead to an answer that should be around 34.8 N based on the given method, indicating a discrepancy in the provided options and explanation.

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