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The coefficient of static friction between a block of mass m and an incline is `mu_s=0.3`, a. What can be the maximum angle `theta` of the incline with the horizontal so that the block does not slip on the plane? b. If the incline makes an angle `theta/2` with the horizontal, find the frictional force on the block.

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(a) `tan ^(-1)(mu_(s))=tan^(-1)(0.3)=16.70^(@)` (b) 0.145 mg
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