A uniform, rectangular block made of steel has dimensions 1.00cm x 2.00cm x 3.00cm. it is placed on a wooden board, and then the board is tilted until the block begins to slide down the board. Which face of the block should be in contact with the board, so that it begins to slide at the shallowest angle. a. the 1.00cm x 3.00cm face b. the 1.00cm z 2.00cm face c. the answer depends on type of steel and wood d. the block will slide at the same angle in each case e. the 2.00cm x 3.00cm face

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A uniform, rectangular block made of steel has dimensions 1.00cm x 2.00cm x 3.00cm. it is placed on a wooden board, and then the board is tilted until the block begins to slide down the board. Which face of the block should be in contact with the board, so that it begins to slide at the shallowest angle. a. the 1.00cm x 3.00cm face b. the 1.00cm z 2.00cm face c. the answer depends on type of steel and wood d. the block will slide at the same angle in each case e. the 2.00cm x 3.00cm face

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