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A body is sliding down a rough inclined plane of angle of inclination θ for which coefficient of friction varies with distance y as μ(y)=Ky, where K is constant. Here y is the distance moved by the body down the plane. The net force on the body is zero at y=A. Find the value of constant K.

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tanθA
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Acotθ
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cotθA
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Atanθ
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Solution

The correct option is A tanθA
The downward force = mgsinθ
The upward force = μmgcosθ
Net force
f(y)=mgsinθμmgcosθ
=mg(sinθKycosθ)
at y=A,f(y)=0
0=sinθKAcosθ
or K=tanθA

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