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    Angle of a semicircle on a ramp

    Never mind, I figured it out. In case your curious you use the law of sines...
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    Angle of a semicircle on a ramp

    How can I calculate that?
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    Angle of a semicircle on a ramp

    I've tried a few different triangles, but I can't figure it out. I know nothing about equilibrium positions.
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    Angle of a semicircle on a ramp

    Homework Statement The semicylinder of mass m and radius r lies on the rough inclined plane for which ϕ = 10∘ and the coefficient of static friction is μs = 0.3. Determine if the semicylinder slides down the plane, and if not, find the angle of tip θ of its base AB Homework Equations f=uN The...