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Question 3

A uniform scaffolding plank AB AB\,AB of mass 15 kg and length 6 m is at rest with one end A A\,A on rough horizontal ground and the other end B B\,B against a smooth vertical wall. The coefficient of friction between the plank and the ground is 0.35. The plank makes an angle θ \theta\,θ with the ground.

Given that the plank is on the point of slipping.

a.

Find the magnitude of the frictional force of the ground on the plank.

[2]
b.

Find the value of θ\thetaθ, to 1 decimal place.

[5]

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