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Static friction on an incline is the force that prevents an object from sliding down the incline due to gravity. It is a type of friction that occurs when two surfaces are in contact but not moving relative to each other.
The force of static friction increases as the angle of the incline increases. This is because there is a greater component of the weight of the object acting parallel to the surface, increasing the force the surface must exert to prevent the object from sliding.
The magnitude of static friction on an incline is affected by the weight of the object, the coefficient of static friction between the two surfaces, and the angle of the incline.
The coefficient of static friction for an incline can be determined by dividing the force of static friction by the weight of the object. This can be done by gradually increasing the angle of the incline until the object just begins to slide, and then using trigonometric functions to calculate the force of static friction.
No, the force of static friction can never exceed the weight of the object. If the angle of the incline is increased beyond the point where the force of static friction can balance the weight of the object, the object will begin to slide down the incline.