Normal and frictional forces
 

Normal and frictional forces problem 7




A particle of mass is placed on a rough plane which is inclined at an angle of to the horizontal. The particle is kept in equilibrium by a horizontal force of magnitude acting in a vertical plane containing a line of greatest slope (see diagram). The coefficient of friction between the particle and plane is 0.4. Find the least possible value of P.


 

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