Maximizing Sand Pulled: Angle & Weight

In summary, the task is to determine the maximum amount of sand that can be pulled across a floor without exceeding a tension of 1220N in the cable. The coefficient of static friction between the box and the floor is given as 0.24. To calculate this, a free body diagram can be used to identify the forces acting on the box. The weight of the sand and box can then be determined using Newton's First Law in the y direction and Newton's First Law in the x direction at the limit of the static friction force.
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Homework Statement



An initially stationary box of sand is to be pulled across a floor by means of a cable in which the tension should not exceed 1220N. The coefficient of static friction between the box and the floor is 0.24. (a)What should be the angle between the cable and the horizontal in order to pull the greatest possible amount of sand, and (b) what is the weight of the sand and box in that situation?


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The Attempt at a Solution



dm/dθ= (-F/a)cosθ...
 
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Before the object can accelerate, it first has to overcome static friction in the equilibrium condition(a =0). m is maximized when dm/dθ = ?. Try a free body diagram to identify forces acting, and use Newton 1 in the y direction , and Newton 1 in the x direction at the limiting value of the static friction force.
 

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