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Block of mass 10kg us m9ving on inclined plane with constant velocity 10 m/s. Find the coefficient of kinetic friction between incline plane and block. (Angle of inclination is 37°)

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9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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8 Years ago
Dear student,

Since the block is moving at constant speed, it is under equilibrium.

Hence forces along the incline must balance.
\implies mgsin37^{\circ}=\mu mg cos37^{\circ}
\implies \mu=tan37^{\circ}=0.75