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An object of mass m begins to move on the plane inclined at an angle θ. The coefficient of static friction of inclined surfaces is µs. The maximum static friction experienced by the mass is ______
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mg
µsmg
µsmg sinθ
µs mg cosθ
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An object of mass m begins to move on the plane inclined at an angle θ. The coefficient of static friction of inclined surfaces is µs. The maximum static friction experienced by the mass is µs mg cosθ.
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