Problem 55585. Coefficient of Sliding Friction
A weight of W1 N rests on a horizontal plane. The plane is gradually inclined until at an angle θ = Ao with the horizontal, the mass just begins to slide. What is the coefficient of sliding friction between the block and the surface? Round to the nearest hundredth.
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