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thenewbosco
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The problem is:
We have a 2kg block on a 30 degree incline, with the coefficient of static friction= 0.5. I am supposed to determine the maximum and minimum values of an applied force at 30 degrees to the plane that will keep the block stationary.
My positive x direction is down the ramp.
I have tried to sum the forces in the x direction as follows,
x component of gravity - x component of applied force - friction = 0
I am not sure if friction should be here in this form, considering that
Force of static friction < μs (Normal force)
Any help?
Bosco
We have a 2kg block on a 30 degree incline, with the coefficient of static friction= 0.5. I am supposed to determine the maximum and minimum values of an applied force at 30 degrees to the plane that will keep the block stationary.
My positive x direction is down the ramp.
I have tried to sum the forces in the x direction as follows,
x component of gravity - x component of applied force - friction = 0
I am not sure if friction should be here in this form, considering that
Force of static friction < μs (Normal force)
Any help?
Bosco