The time taken by a block of mass m to slide down from the highest point to the lowest point on a rough inclined plane is 50 % more compared to the time taken by the same block on identical inclined smooth plane. Both inclined planes are at 45° with the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the rough inclined surface and block is .
- 3/4
- 2/3
- 5/9
- 4/9
Answer
(3) 5/9
Solution
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Forces on the block along the incline: mg 45 down the slope, friction f= k N up the slope, with N=mg 45 .
Smooth plane: as=g 45
Rough plane: ar=g 45 - k g 45 =g 45 (1- k) (∵ 45 = 45 )
Same length L from rest: L= 12at2 ⇒ t 1 a
∵ tr=1.5 ts
⇒ trts= asar= 11- k= 32
⇒ 11- k= 94
∴ k=1- 49= 59
Answer: (3)