2. A book (mass = 1 kg) is sitting on a ramp. The coefficients of static friction and kinetic friction are 0.4 and 0.2, respectively. a. At what ramp angle (from horizontal) will the book begin to slide? b. At what acceleration will the book slide down the ramp at the angle in part a?

2. A book (mass = 1 kg) is sitting on a ramp. The coefficients of static friction and kinetic friction are 0.4 and 0.2, respectively. a. At what ramp angle (from horizontal) will the book begin to slide? b. At what acceleration will the book slide down the ramp at the angle in part a?

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