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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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Anand Sharma said:   8 years ago
In horizontal, plane factor will be Wcosθ.

Jay dewangan said:   8 years ago
P = Wsinfi/cos(θ-fi).
We know that, angle of inclinstion = angle of friction for rough horizontal plane. So that answer is Wsin(θ)

Hareesh said:   8 years ago
I agree with the given answer.

Mohammed Nayeem said:   8 years ago
In the case of a horizontal plane, P = u * N.
Where u=coefficient of friction which is equal to tan(θ)
N= normal reaction which is equal to W,
therefore P= W tan(θ).

Jayprakash said:   8 years ago
W sin θ is the right answer. Because of min force required.

Valak said:   8 years ago
Option A is correct.

LOKESH D said:   8 years ago
Option b is correct because in horizontal cos vertical sin and resultant is tan.

Deepak said:   8 years ago
If force is applied horizontally and 'θ' is the angle of friction, W tanθ is the right answer.

Andile said:   1 decade ago
How come because its a horizontal plane?


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