A classical mechanics problem with a twist
A box weighing is at rest on a horizontal surface.The coefficient of static friction between the two is .What is the minimum force extended eastward and upward at an angle of with the horizontal so that it can start in motion?
The answer is 37.5.
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A fun follow-up to this would be to ask for the value of the angle which minimizes the minimum required force