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Discussion Forum : Engineering Mechanics - Section 2 (Q.No. 7)
7.
The minimum force required to slide a body of weight W on a rough horizontal plane is
W sin θ
W cos θ
W tan θ
none of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Ayyavu said:   10 years ago
W cos is answer. Force act in a horizontal.

Rajesh khutdar said:   9 years ago
we know F = w R,
w = tan theta and for horizontal surface R = W
Therefore, Force required (F) = w tan theta

Parth said:   9 years ago
Right answer: W sin theta because in question already specified that minimum force. So whenever angel of inclination = angel of friction for rough horizontal plane then we have to put the answer W sin theta.

Parth pandya said:   9 years ago
I think, Option A is right answer.

Abrha said:   9 years ago
The correct answer is option A.

The mechanic said:   9 years ago
@Rajesh

You are right, I agree with you.

Dalveer said:   9 years ago
Why not A? Please explain it.

Rohit Koundal said:   7 years ago
Answer will be sinθ.

Gaurav1995 said:   9 years ago
Given ans is absolutely correct.
The body lies on a horizontal plane. So to slide the body force has to overcome a limiting frictional force of the body.
i.e. F = uW where, u = coeff of friction = Tanθ (θ = friction angle).

Kanchumarthi Naga Sai Durga said:   8 years ago
The weight acts on a rough horizontal plane so answer is W cos(θ). If the force acts on a rough vertical plane answer is W sin(theta).
Horizontal plane - W cos(θ).
Vertical plane - W sin(θ).


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