Consider mass m = 5kg placed on a ramp which makes an angle 40◦ with respect to the x axis. The coefficient of static friction between ramp and the mass is 0.8 and the coefficient kinetic friction between the mass and the ramp is 0.7. (a) Does the mass move down the ramp? (b) Find the magnitude and the direction of the friction. (c) If we want to change the answer to part a) by adjusting the mass. Should we use a heavier mass or lighter mass, or it is just impossible to change the answer to a) by changing the mass.

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Consider mass m = 5kg placed on a ramp which makes an angle 40◦
with respect to the x axis. The coefficient of static friction between
ramp and the mass is 0.8 and the coefficient kinetic friction between
the mass and the ramp is 0.7.

(a) Does the mass move down the ramp?

(b) Find the magnitude and the direction of the friction.

(c) If we want to change the answer to part a) by adjusting the mass. Should we use a heavier mass or lighter mass, or it is just impossible to change the answer to a) by changing the mass. An
answer with no explanation will recieve no credit.

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