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9231 P31 - Nov 2023 - Q3 - 8 marks
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A uniform square lamina of side \(2a\) and weight \(W\) is suspended from a light inextensible string attached to the midpoint \(E\) of the side \(AB\). The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(P\) on a rough vertical wall.

The vertex \(B\) of the lamina is in contact with the wall. The string \(EP\) is perpendicular to the side \(AB\) and makes an angle \(\theta\) with the wall. The string and the lamina are in a vertical plane perpendicular to the wall.

The coefficient of friction between the wall and the lamina is \(\dfrac12\). Given that the vertex \(B\) is about to slip up the wall, find the value of \(\tan\theta\).

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