A block of mass m is placed on a rough surface inclined relative to the horizontal. The incline angle is increased until the block start to move. Show that you can obtain the coefficient of static friction μs by measuring the critical angle θ where slipping occurs.

A block of mass m is placed on a rough surface inclined relative to the horizontal. The incline angle is increased until the block start to move. Show that you can obtain the coefficient of static friction μs by measuring the critical angle θ where slipping occurs.

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