AP Physics 1· difficulty 3/5
For the block in the previous problem (, , — equal here), after stopping at the top of its slide will it remain at rest?
Cannot be determined.
No — gravity component exceeds maximum static friction.
Yes — static friction holds it.
Only if disturbed.
Explanation
Slip threshold: . Here , so static friction is insufficient — block slides back.
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