JAMB Physics 1990 Question 11

Question 11

Friction

A body of mass 10 kg rests on a rough inclined plane whose angle of tilt θ is variable. θ is gradually increased until the body starts to slide down the plane at 30°. The coefficient of limiting friction between the body and the plane is

  1. A.0.30
  2. B.0.50
  3. C.0.58
  4. D.0.87
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (0.58)

Explanation

When the body just slides, μ = tan θ = tan 30° ≈ 0.58.