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Physics Friction Static and Limiting Friction MCQ (Single Correct)

An inclined plane is inclined at an angle θ with the horizontal. A body of mass m rests on it, if the coefficient of friction is µ, then the minimum force that has to be applied to the inclined plane to make the body just move up the inclined plane is-

A
mg sin θ
B
µmg cos θ
C
µmg cos θ – mg sin θ
D
µmg cos θ + mg sin θ

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The correct answer is:
D

F ≥ mg sin θ + μ g cos θ

F min = mg sin θ + μ g cos θ

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