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Given information

We have given the following terms in the question:-

The coefficient of static friction between the crate and the bed of the truck is  

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1.

As per question, 

The coefficient of static friction between the crate and the bed of the truck is .

Free body diagram of the crate during deceleration.

Here, 

  weight of crate due to gravity.

   Normal force due to contact with bed of truck.

  Static frictional force trying to stop crate from sliding.

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