Question 1. A block of mass m is placed at the top of an incline with coefficient of static friction u. What is the largest angle of the ramp at which the block will not slide?

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A block of mass m is placed at the top of an incline with coefficient of static friction u. What is the largest
angle of the ramp at which the block will not slide?
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1. A block of mass m is placed at the top of an incline with coefficient of static friction u. What is the largest angle of the ramp at which the block will not slide?
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Let's consider the following schematic of the block on the inclined ramp.

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Here, m is the mass of the block, g is the acceleration due to gravity, θ is the inclination angle, N is the normal reaction force exerted by the plane on the block and fs is the static frictional force exerted by the inclined plane on the block.

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