Practice mode Water Management

In studying granular material sliding on level ground, what is the angle between the normal and the resultant force at limiting static conditions called?

Correct answer C. Angle of friction

Explanation

The angle of friction is the angle between the normal reaction and the resultant force when sliding is about to begin, and its tangent equals the coefficient of friction.

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