Q158 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2010 · Physics

An object takes $n$ times as much time as to slide down a $45^{\circ}$ rough inclined plane as it takes to slide down a perfectly smooth inclined plane of the same inclination. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and the rough incline is given by

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\left(1-\frac{1}{n^2}\right)$
  • B
    $\left(\frac{1}{1-n^2}\right)$
  • C
    $\sqrt{1-\frac{1}{n^2}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{1+\frac{1}{n^2}}$

Solution

The coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and the rough incline $\mu=\tan \theta\left(1-\frac{1}{n^2}\right)$ $\mu=\tan 45^{\circ}\left(1-\frac{1}{n^2}\right)$ $=1-\frac{1}{n^2}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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