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A block of weight 40 N lies on a rough board inclined at an angle of 10∘ 10^\circ\,10∘ to the horizontal. A horizontal force of 20 N acts on the block and the block is in equilibrium on the point of slipping up the board.

a.

Find the coefficient of friction between the block and the board.

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b.

The 20 N force is removed. Determine whether or not the block moves.

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