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Date November 2017 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 17N.1.SL.TZ0.6
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
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17N.1.SL.TZ0.6

The diagram shows the forces acting on a block resting on an inclined plane. The angle θ is adjusted until the block is just at the point of sliding. R is the normal reaction, W the weight of the block and F the maximum frictional force.

What is the maximum coefficient of static friction between the block and the plane?

A. sin θ

B. cos θ

C. tan θ

D. 1 tan θ

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C

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