Finding Force and Angle for Mop Head Movement

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The discussion centers on calculating the force required to move a mop head at a specific angle and the conditions under which it can move. The user is seeking help with part (b) of the problem, which involves determining the critical angle θ0 below which the mop head cannot be moved. They have derived an equation but are struggling to isolate the angle. A hint is provided to reformat the equation using trigonometric identities to simplify the process. The conversation highlights the challenges in applying physics concepts to solve for angles in force-related problems.
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In Figure 6-62 a fastidious worker pushes directly along the handle of a mop with a force . The handle is at an angle θ = 40° with the vertical, and μs = 0.61 and μk = 0.48 are the coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the head of the mop and the floor. Ignore the mass of the handle and assume that all the mop's mass m = 0.65 kg is in its head. (a) If the mop head moves along the floor with a constant velocity, then what is F? (b) If θ is less than a certain value θ0, then (still directed along the handle) is unable to move the mop head. Find θ0.

Im having trouble understanding how to solve for part b.

i got to:
Fsin0 - Fs (mg-Fcos0)=0

but i can't solve of the angle.
 
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Hi intenzxboi! :smile:

(have a theta: θ and a phi: φ :wink:)

Hint: put Asinθ + Bcosθ in the form C(sinθcosφ + cosθsinφ), for some angle φ :smile:
 
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