When a body of mass M slides down an inclined plane of inclination θ, having coefficient of friction μ through a distance s, the work done against friction is:
A
(μMgcosθ)s
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B
(μMgsinθ)s
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C
Mg(μcosθ−sinθ)s
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A(μMgcosθ)s N=Mgcosθ
Frictional force =μMgcosθ
Work done against friction=−Frictionalforce×s=μMgcosθs