Physics Fundamentals
Physics Fundamentals
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ISBN: 9780971313453
Author: Vincent P. Coletta
Publisher: PHYSICS CURRICULUM+INSTRUCT.INC.
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Chapter 5, Problem 14P

(a)

To determine

To describe: The following equation is to be proved by analyzing the force acting on the block.

  μs=tanθmax

(b)

To determine

To describe: The value of θmax for a dry, clean glass resting on glass surface is to be stated.

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