Step 1:

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(a)

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The mass of the block is 2.00 kg.

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Angle of Inclination \"\".

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Coefficient of static friction is 0.300.

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A Horizontal force \"\" is applied to the block as shown below :

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\"\"

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The force acting on the block at equilibrium : 

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\"\"

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From the above figure,

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Horizontal force : \"\".

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Vertical force : \"\".

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Find minimum value of F.

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\"\".

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Horizontal Force :

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\"\"

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Vertical force :

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\"\"

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Substitute \"\" in the equation (1).

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\"\"

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The minimum value of F is 18.47 N.

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Step 2:

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(b)

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Substitute F = 18.47 N in \"\".

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\"\"

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Normal force N is 25.795 N.

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Solution :

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(a) The minimum value of F is 18.47 N.

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(b) Normal force N is 25.795 N.