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A particle is projected directly along a rough plane of inclination θ with velocity u. If after coming to the rest the particle returns to the starting point with velocity v, the coefficient of friction between the particle and the plane is
PhysicsLaws of MotionJEE Main
Options:
  • A u2v2tanθ
  • B u2v2u2+v2tanθ
  • C v2u2tanθ
  • D u2+v2u2v2tanθ
Solution:
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The correct answer is: u2v2u2+v2tanθ
u2 = 2as

For upward motion u2=2(μgcosθ+gsinθ)s

For downward motion v2=2(gsinθ-μgcosθ)s

u2v2=μcosθ+sinθsinθμcosθ

u2sinθ-u2μcosθ=μv2cosθ+v2sinθ 

(u2-v2)sinθ=μ(v2+u2)cosθ

μ=u2v2u2+v2tanθ

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