Component of weight parallel to the incline = ≪mgsin(30°)=(3.0)(9.81)(0.5)=≫15≪N≫ and tension in thread T=mg=(4.0)(9.81)=39N. ✓
Static friction = ≪39−15=≫24≪N≫ ✓
coefficient of static friction = ≪(3.0)(9.81)cos(30°)24=≫
0.96
✓ (0.94 to 0.96 accepted)Further Explanation:
According to the diagram, the mass of 3 kg is balanced with weight W, tension T static friction Ff and normal force N;
Weight has two components parallel to the incline Wh and perpendicular to the incline Wv;
- Wh=mgsin(30°)=(3.0)(9.81)(0.5)=15N down to the slope
The tension balances the weight of the mass of 4.0 kg;
- T=mg=(4.0)(9.81)=39N
The forces parallel to the incline must cancel each other;
Further Explanation:There are only two forces that act on the mass parallel to the incline. They are components of the weight
Wh down to the slope and dynamic friction Ff up the slope. The dynamic friction;