A particle of weight W rests on a rough inclined plane that makes an angle alpha with the horizontal. (a) If the co-efficient of static friction μ = 2 tan α, find the least horizontal force Hmin, acting transverse to the slope of the plane that will cause the particle to move. (b) In what direction will it go? Answer : Solutions (listed by author) |
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