Question 26

A box weighing $$W$$ is placed on a rough horizontal floor. The coefficient of static friction between the box and the floor is $$\mu$$. To move the box, a pulling force $$F$$ is applied along the rope joined to the box at an angle $$\theta$$ with horizontal. By suitable choice of $$\theta$$, the minimum value of $$F$$ that can make the box move is

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