In Figure 6-1, the block of mass m is at rest on an inclined plane that makes an angle ? with the horizontal. The force of static friction f must be such that

A) f > mg.
B) f > mg cos?.
C) f > mg sin?.
D) f = mg cos?.
E) f = mg sin?


Answer: E) f = mg sin?

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b.
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d.
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