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2.3 Forces and Newton's laws

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A package of weight 25 N lies on a rough ramp inclined at an angle of 35∘ 35^\circ\,35∘ to the horizontal. A horizontal force of 30 N acts on the package and the package is in equilibrium on the point of slipping up the ramp.

a.

Find the coefficient of friction between the package and the ramp.

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b.

The 30 N force is removed. Determine whether or not the package moves.

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