Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 2.21

Statics — Morin

Physics — Mechanics · pulling_block_friction

Problem

Pulling a block * A person pulls on a block with a force

F

, at an angle

\theta

with respect to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the block and the ground is

\mu

. For what

\theta

is the

F

required to make the block slip a minimum? What is the corresponding

F