weight on rough incline

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A particle of weight W rests on a rough inclined plane which makes an angle α with the horizontal.

a) If the coefficient of static friction μ = 2 tan α, find the least horizontal force Hmin, acting transverse to the slope of the plane which will cause the particle to move.

b) In what direction will it go?

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