‘Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Mechanics 12 A particle of weight Ii at rest ona rough slope, which makes an angle oft the horizontal. The coefficient offricton between the particle and the slope i J. Assuming 0 + c<90", where 8 = tan, show thatthe Ininimum force F required to break equilibrium and make the particle slide up the slope iF =W sia(@+ a) and that F makes an angle tothe lope above the particle Show further that inthe case where <0, the minimum fore F required to break equilibrium and make the | particle slide down the slope is F = W sin(@~ a) and that F makes an angle @ to the slope below the particle, ition canta an ale up othe ining als, which depends on the normal contact fre Reand the coe of ton, eur The tot contact fresh combination ofthe normal const forse and he ion