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The train is accelerating at .
Where, is the acceleration due to gravity.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
A free-body diagram for you as you stand on the train is shown. You do not accelerate vertically, so . The maximum static frictional force is , and that must be greater than or equal to the force needed to accelerate you in order for you not to slip.
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