If the coefficient of static friction between the block and plane is =0.

4, at what angle will the

block start sliding if it is initially at rest?

Sol)

We need a new sketch to indicate the additional friction force f. the static friction force has the
approximate maximum value

f =

In component form

y-direction

+ = 0

x-direction

+ + =

The static friction force will be some value required to keep a=0-that is, to keep the
lock at the rest. However, as the angle of the plane increase, eventually the static frictional force will
be unable to keep the block at rest.

At that angle , becomes

( = ) = = =

= ( )

Just before the block starts to slide, the acceleration a=0

( ) = 0

= 0.4

= 22