Which forces act on parcels in a distribution center?

Parcel chutes are part of every distribution centre. When a parcel slides on this inclined plane and is decelerated at the end, according to calculations the following statements can be made:

1. The parcel takes 1.43 seconds to arrive at the end of the parcel chute.
2. During the abrupt deceleration at the end of the chute, also called shock/impact, almost 20 times the acceleration due to gravity, arithmetically 19.36 g, acts on the parcel.

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