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How much time does it take to resolve a vector into two components, one horizontal and the other vertical?gracy said:
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Where Am I Going Wrong in Calculating Minimum Coefficient of Friction?
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The forum discussion centers on calculating the minimum coefficient of friction required to prevent a small block (mass m) from sliding on a larger block (mass M) on an incline. The participants clarify that static friction must be considered instead of kinetic friction, as both blocks must accelerate together. The correct approach leads to the conclusion that the minimum coefficient of friction, μ, must satisfy the inequality 0.75 ≤ μ, based on the angle of the incline (θ = 37 degrees) and the forces acting on the blocks.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of static and kinetic friction
- Knowledge of free body diagrams (FBDs)
- Familiarity with Newton's second law of motion
- Basic trigonometry, specifically sine and tangent functions
- Study the principles of static friction and its applications in physics problems
- Learn how to draw and analyze free body diagrams for multi-body systems
- Explore Newton's laws of motion in the context of inclined planes
- Investigate the relationship between angles and friction coefficients in physics
Students studying physics, particularly those focusing on mechanics, as well as educators looking for examples of friction problems involving inclined planes.
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