A small block of weight 15N is placed on an inclined plane at an angle of 50° to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is ½ . Find the least force required to prevent the block from sliding down the plane.  Show all necessary diagrams

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A small block of weight 15N is placed on an inclined plane at an angle of 50° to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is ½ . Find the least force required to prevent the block from sliding down the plane. 

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