The axle of a wheel rests in a V-groove, as shown in figure, where
If the least value of which will cause motion is , then find the value of .
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Force analysis and Torque analysis.are the most apparent ways.Clearly the symmetry of the problem is disturbed by the mass M so that the Normal Reactions at the 2 surfaces won't be equal.Balances the torques and the force.To get the ans as 2 W a / g ( 5 b s i n θ − 2 a )