Static friction vs. Normal force on an incline

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So for a coifficent of fiction being .6 between the wood chips and the steel slide I would have to angle it at a slope greater than 30.96 (i. E. 31°) in order for the force of gravity acting upon them would be great enough to overcome the static friction generated by the chips
 
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Correct. And note that this angle is independent of the mass of the chips or any substance.
 
Thank you so much I had gotten that angle on my own but it was mear accident I'm glad I was able to confirm with someone who knows something. Thank you again gleem
 
Your welcome. I am glad to have helped.
 

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