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A solid cylinder of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is rolling without slipping down an inclined plane of angle $\theta$. The minimum coefficient of static friction required is:

  1. A.$\frac{1}{2}\tan\theta$
  2. B.$\frac{1}{3}\tan\theta$
  3. C.$\frac{2}{3}\tan\theta$
  4. D.$\tan\theta$
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Correct answer: B$\frac{1}{3}\tan\theta$

Solution

Using and with and , we find . Since , we get .

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