A particle of mass 1.5kg rests on a rough
plane inclined at 45° to the horizontal.
It is maintained in equilibrium by a
horizontal force of p newtons. Given
that the coefficient of friction between
the particle and the plane is (1/4), calculate
the value of p when the particle is on
the point of moving
i. down the plane
ii. up the plane
[take g=10ms^(−2) ].
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