Incline plane and static friction

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Homework Statement



A block sits on an inclined plane, which is slowly being raised. The block remains motionless until the angle the plane makes with the horizontal is 23°. At this angle, the block begins to slide down the plane. What is the coefficient of static friction between the plane and the block?

Homework Equations



F(static friction)= u(s) Fn
mgsin(23)= x component
mgcos (23)= y component
F=ma

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't know where to even start since it doesn't give me a mass or weight...
 
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This angle at which the block just starts to slide is called sliding angle. What is the relation between the tangent of sliding angle and coefficient of static friction?
 
coefficient of static friction=tan (x)
oh..so the answer is tan (23)=.4244
Thanks!