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Laws of Motion question

2004 · Shift 0 · Q190
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Laws of Motion question

2004 · Shift 0 · Q190

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A block rests on a rough inclined plane `making an angle of 30∘{30^ \circ }30∘ with the horizontal. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the plane is 0.8.0.8.0.8. If the frictionless force on the block is 10N,10N,10N, the mass of the block (in kgkgkg) is (take   g = 10  m/s2)\left( {take\,\,\,g\, = \,10\,\,m/{s^2}} \right)(takeg=10m/s2)
  1. A
    1.61.61.6
  2. B
    4.04.04.0
  3. C
    2.02.02.0
  4. D
    2.52.52.5
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Correct answer: C

  1. Interpret the statement

    The phrase "frictionless force on the block" means the force of friction acting on the block is 10 N10\,\text{N}10N.

    Since the block is at rest on a rough incline, static friction balances the component of weight along the plane.

  2. Resolve weight along the incline

    For a block of mass mmm on an incline of angle 30∘30^\circ30∘, component of weight along plane=mgsin⁡30∘\text{component of weight along plane} = mg\sin 30^\circcomponent of weight along plane=mgsin30∘

    Given: g=10 m/s2,sin⁡30∘=12g=10\,\text{m/s}^2, \quad \sin 30^\circ = \frac{1}{2}g=10m/s2,sin30∘=21​

    So, mgsin⁡30∘=m⋅10⋅12=5mmg\sin 30^\circ = m\cdot 10 \cdot \frac{1}{2} = 5mmgsin30∘=m⋅10⋅21​=5m

  3. Use equilibrium condition

    Since the block is at rest, static friction must equal this component: f=mgsin⁡30∘f = mg\sin 30^\circf=mgsin30∘

    Given friction force, f=10 Nf=10\,\text{N}f=10N

    Therefore, 5m=105m=105m=10 m=2 kgm=2\,\text{kg}m=2kg

  4. Check static friction limit

    Maximum static friction is: fs,max⁡=μsNf_{s,\max}=\mu_s Nfs,max​=μs​N where N=mgcos⁡30∘=2⋅10⋅32=103N=mg\cos 30^\circ = 2\cdot 10 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}=10\sqrt{3}N=mgcos30∘=2⋅10⋅23​​=103​

    Hence, fs,max⁡=0.8×103=83≈13.9 Nf_{s,\max}=0.8\times 10\sqrt{3}=8\sqrt{3}\approx 13.9\,\text{N}fs,max​=0.8×103​=83​≈13.9N

    Since required friction is 10 N10\,\text{N}10N and 10<13.9,10 < 13.9,10<13.9, static equilibrium is possible.

  5. Match with options

    m=2.0 kgm=2.0\,\text{kg}m=2.0kg

    So the correct option is C.

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