Question
An object of mass 20kg slides down an inclined plane at an angle of 30 degree to the horizontal. The coefficient of static friction is?
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drwls
If 30 degrees is the minimum angle that allows slipping to start, then the coefficient of static friction (mu_s) is given by
M*g*sin30 = M*g*mu_s*cos30
mu_s = tan30 = 0.5774
The mass M does not matter.
Angles greater than 30 degrees will also allow slipping.
M*g*sin30 = M*g*mu_s*cos30
mu_s = tan30 = 0.5774
The mass M does not matter.
Angles greater than 30 degrees will also allow slipping.
Anonymous
0.5774
Val
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