A uniform box is placed in a position along the inclined plane which makes an angle θ from the horizontal. Coefficient of static friction µ = 0.4. What should be the maximum value of angle θ so that the box would remain at rest

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A uniform box is placed in a position along the inclined plane which makes an angle θ from the horizontal. Coefficient of static friction µ = 0.4. What should be the maximum value of angle θ so that the box would remain at rest?
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