Applied Mechanics - Engineering

Q1:

The angle which an inclined surface makes with the horiontal when a body placed on it is on the point of moving down, is called

A angle of repose

B angle of friction

C angle of inclination

D none of these.

ANS:A - angle of repose

At the base, pt angle is known as the angle of inclination. At the inclined surface, the angle is known as the angle of repose.