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Angle of Repose

Key Concepts — Angle of Repose

01

Angle of repose θ_r is the maximum incline angle at which a block stays at rest.

02

Above θ_r the down-incline component mg sinθ exceeds maximum static friction μ_s mg cosθ.

03

Equating gives θ_r = tan⁻¹(μ_s) — independent of mass.