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For a body on an inclined plane, the value of coefficient of friction is equal to _____ (θ is the angle of friction)

(a) Tanθ

(b) Cotθ

(c) Sinθ

(d) Cosθ

This question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

Asked question is from Limiting Friction in portion Friction of Machine Kinematics

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Right option is (a) Tanθ

The best I can explain: For a body on an inclined plane, the coefficient of friction can also be expressed in the form of the inclination as μ = Tanθ.

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