Effect of motion in friction calculation

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bretthydra
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In fig.1 (attached), the formula for calculating the angle at which the block will slide down the ramp is tanθ=µ where µ = coefficient of friction.
Will this change if the ramp and block where moving at a constant velocity(V) in the direction shown as per fig.2 (attached)?
 
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You didn't attach any figures, but what do you think? How would the equations that lead to the answer you quoted change under constant velocity motion?