Two objects, A and B, are placed on an inclined plane that can be rotated to different angles of elevation. A starts to slide at twice the angle of elevation that B starts sliding. The respective coefficients for static friction for A and B are ?A and ?B. Choose the last answer that is correct

a. ?B > ?A
b. ?A > ?B
c. ?B = 2 ?A
d. ?A = 2 ?B


b

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