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title: "A block of mass \\(m\\) is placed on a rough surface that is inclined at an angle \\(\\theta\\) above the horizontal. The block is at rest on the incline and does not slide. Which of the following diagrams best represents the gravitational force \\(F_g\\), the normal force \\(F_N\\), and the static frictional force \\(F_{fs}\\) exerted on the block?"
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# A block of mass \(m\) is placed on a rough surface that is inclined at an angle \(\theta\) above the horizontal. The block is at rest on the incline and does not slide. Which of the following diagrams best represents the gravitational force \(F_g\), the normal force \(F_N\), and the static frictional force \(F_{fs}\) exerted on the block?

A block of mass \(m\) is placed on a rough surface that is inclined at an angle \(\theta\) above the horizontal. The block is at rest on the incline and does not slide. Which of the following diagrams best represents the gravitational force \(F_g\), the normal force \(F_N\), and the static frictional force \(F_{fs}\) exerted on the block?

![A rectangular block sits at rest on a triangular ramp. The ramp is inclined at an angle theta above the horizontal. The block is midway up the ramp's surface.](https://nerd-notes.com/wp-content/uploads/ubq-diagrams/ubq-frq-generatedstem-fig-1-1776327902-QUMeRa.jpg)

- **A.** Diagram A
- **B.** Diagram B
- **C.** Diagram C
- **D.** Diagram D

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