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Work Energy Theorem
Question

The upper half of an inclined plane with inclination ϕ is perfectly smooth while the lower half is rough. A body starting from rest at the top will again come to rest at the bottom, if the coefficient of friction for the Lower half is given by
 

Moderate
Solution

According to work energy theorem

W=Δk=0 ( Initial and final speeds are zero )   Work done by friction + Work done by gravity =0  or (μmgcosϕ)l2+mglsinϕ=0 μ2cosϕ=sinϕ 

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