Question

In the previous part, you determined the maximum angle that still allows the crate to remain at rest. If the coefficient of friction is less than 0.7, what happens to this angle? A. The maximum angle increases.B. The maximum angle decreases.C. The maximum angle remains the same.D. Simulation q not sure if needed.

Answer 1

B. The maximum angle decreases

Step-by-step explanation:

If θ be the maximum angle of a slope that allows a crate placed on it to remain at rest , following condition exists .

tanθ = μ , θ is called angle of repose . μ is coefficient of static friction .

So the tan of angle of repose θ is proportional to coefficient of static friction.

If coefficient of static friction is less than .7 , naturally angle of repose will also become less ,ie, it at lower angle of inclination , the object will start slipping .