Show that the smallest angle of an inclined plane at which a block just begins to…

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Problem

Show that the smallest angle of an inclined plane at which a block just begins to slide is given by θ=tan⁡−1(μs)\theta=\tan^{-1}(\mu_s), where μs\mu_s is the coefficient of static friction between the block and the plane.

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