A cord is attached to and partially wound around a cylinder


A cord is attached to and partially wound around a cylinder of weight W and radius r that rests on an incline as shown. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between the cylinder and the incline is 0.35, find

(a) The smallest allowable value of θ if the cylinder is to remain in equilibrium,

(b) The corresponding value of the tension in the cord.

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