A block of mass 200   g is kept stationary on a smooth inclined plane by applying a minimum horizontal…

A block of mass 200 g is kept stationary on a smooth inclined plane by applying a minimum horizontal force F=x N as shown in figure.

The value of x=_____.

Solution

Balancing the forces in horizontal direction Nsinθ=F

And balancing the forces in vertical direction Ncosθ=mg

tanθ=FmgF=mgtanθ

F=0.2×10×3=12 N. Therefore, x=12

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 2)

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