physics 211: a block is placed on an adjustable ramp and then the tilt of the ramp...

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physics 211:

a block is placed on an adjustable ramp and then the tilt of theramp is increased slowly until the block begins to slide. whyexactly does the block refuse to slide at some angles, but once thetilt is large enough it always slides down the ramp?

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The forces on the block areComponent of gravitational force parallelto the incline down the inclineComponent of gravitational force perpendicular to the incline towards itNormal reaction due to incline    See Answer
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