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Grade 11Mechanics

A weight W rests on a rough horizontal plane . If the angle of friction is a the least force that will move the body along the plane will be
  • Wcosa
  • Wcota
  • Wtana
  • Wsina

Profile image of Ayisha
8 Years agoGrade 11
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer8 Years ago
Dear student
 
F = \mu mg
but
\mu = tan a
F = mg tan a
or
F = W tan a
hence option C is correct.
 
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Arun (askiITians forum expert)
Profile image of Deekshith
8 Years ago
Angle of friction=angle of repose.
When a body is kept on an inclened plane inclined at an angle equal to angle of repose then it will be ready to move.
i.e., least force that can moce the body along the plane.
So,
F=mg*sina
F=Wsina
So the least force required to move along the plane is Wsina.
So the option is D