| Exam Board | AQA |
| Module | M2 (Mechanics 2) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 8 |
| Topic | Moments |
9 A uniform rod, \(P Q\), of length \(2 a\), rests with one end, \(P\), on rough horizontal ground and a point \(T\) resting on a rough fixed prism of semicircular cross-section of radius \(a\), as shown in the diagram. The rod is in a vertical plane which is parallel to the prism's cross-section. The coefficient of friction at both \(P\) and \(T\) is \(\mu\).
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The rod is on the point of slipping when it is inclined at an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal.
Find the value of \(\mu\).
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