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Physics Newton's Laws of Motion Friction and Frictional Force MCQ (Single Correct)

A block of mass m is placed at rest on an inclined plane of inclination θ to the horizontal. If the coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is µ, then the total force the inclined plane exerts on the block is-

A
mg
B
µ mg cos θ
C
mg sin θ
D
µ mg tan θ

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The correct answer is:
A

In static condition, Friction, f = mg sin θ, N = mg cos θ

so net force through plane,

= mg

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