If an object just begins to slide on a surface inclined at 30º to the horizontal,the coefficient of friction is?

A.

√3

B.

\(\frac{√3}{2}\)

C.

\(\frac{1}{√2}\)

D.

\(\frac{1}{√3}\)

Correct answer is D

A body sliding down a plane inclined at 30o to the horizontal,

Has coefficient of friction = tan 30º  or \(\frac{1}{√3}\)