Define angle of friction and angle of repose. Show that angle of friction is equal to angle of repose.

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Angle of friction (φ): Angle made by the resultant of normal reaction and limiting frictional force with the normal reaction is called angle of friction.

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Angle of repose (θ): The minimum angle of the plane at which the body kept on it starts to slide due to its own weight …

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