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The angle at which the body just begins to slide down an incline is known as ________

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The angle at which the body just begins to slide down an incline is known as ________

(a) Angle of inclination

(b) Angle of motion

(c) Angle of repose

(d) Angle of stability

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Question is taken from Limiting Friction in division Friction of Machine Kinematics

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Correct option is (c) Angle of repose

Easiest explanation: When a body is kept on an incline, upto a certain angle it remains at rest but at a specific angle the body begins to slide down if the angle is increased further, this angle is known as the angle of repose.

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