A uniform rod of mass M and length L and stands in equilibrium against wall and floor as shown in the figure. The friction coefficient between wall and rod is zero and rod and floor is u/2. Find the tangent of the maximum angle 0 so that the rod does not slip?

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A uniform rod of mass M and length L and stands in equilibrium
against wall and floor as shown in the figure. The friction
coefficient between wall and rod is zero and rod and floor is u/2.
Find the tangent of the maximum angle 0 so that the rod does not
slip?
Transcribed Image Text:A uniform rod of mass M and length L and stands in equilibrium against wall and floor as shown in the figure. The friction coefficient between wall and rod is zero and rod and floor is u/2. Find the tangent of the maximum angle 0 so that the rod does not slip?
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