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Q.

A cubical block of mass 'm' rests on rough horizontal surface. μ is coefficient of static friction between block and the surface. A force "mg" acting on cube at an angle "θ" with vertical side of cube pulls the block. if the block is to be pulled along the surface then the value of cot (θ/2) is

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a

not dependent onμ

b

less thanμ

c

greater thanμ

d

equal to μ

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

If mgsinθ>f then the block moves along the horizontal surface

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Frictional force=f=μN

butN+mgcosθ=mg

N=mg(1cosθ)

f=μmg(1cosθ)

mgsinθ>μmg(1cosθ)

2sinθ/2cosθ/2>(μsin2θ/2)×2

cotθ/2>μ

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