Friction Force on Inclined Surface: How It Depends on Angle

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Hi!
I have a simple question:
How does the friction force that acts on a body that is laying on an inclined surface depend on the angle of the surface?

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squid said:
How does the friction force that acts on a body that is laying on an inclined surface depend on the angle of the surface?
You could draw a free body diagram and find out...:smile:
 
Specifically, you need to draw a free body diagram and resolve the forces. You will find that it is connected with reaction force, which in turn is related to the angle...