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A ring of mass 1.1 kg is threaded on a fixed rough horizontal rod. A light string is attached to the ring and the string is pulled with a force of magnitude 13 N at an angle \(\alpha\) below the horizontal, where \(\tan \alpha = \frac { 5 } { 12 }\) (see diagram). The ring is in equilibrium.
- Find the frictional component of the contact force on the ring.
- Find the normal component of the contact force on the ring.
- Given that the equilibrium of the ring is limiting, find the coefficient of friction between the ring and the rod.