Physics

Physics

Problem

Show that when a block of weight WW is pulled along a rough horizontal surface by a force FF acting at an angle θ\theta above the horizontal, the value of FF is minimum when tan⁡θ=μs\tan\theta = \mu_s, where μs\mu_s is the coefficient of static friction. Hence obtain the expression for this minimum force in terms of WW and μs\mu_s.

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