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A block rests on a rough inclined plane `making an angle of with the horizontal. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the plane is If the frictionless force on the block is the mass of the block (in ) is
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
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Interpret the statement
The phrase "frictionless force on the block" means the force of friction acting on the block is .
Since the block is at rest on a rough incline, static friction balances the component of weight along the plane.
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Resolve weight along the incline
For a block of mass on an incline of angle ,
Given:
So,
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Use equilibrium condition
Since the block is at rest, static friction must equal this component:
Given friction force,
Therefore,
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Check static friction limit
Maximum static friction is: where
Hence,
Since required friction is and static equilibrium is possible.
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Match with options
So the correct option is C.
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