Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 3.6

Using F = ma — Morin

Physics — Mechanics · sliding_inclined_plane

Problem

Sliding down a plane ** (a) A block starts at rest and slides down a frictionless plane inclined at an angle θ\theta. What should θ\theta be so that the block travels a given horizontal distance in the minimum amount of time? (b) Same question, but now let there be a coefficient of kinetic friction μ\mu between the block and the plane.

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