The Forces Acting on an Object Weighing W Units on an Inclined

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The forces acting on an object weighing W units on an inclined plane positioned at an angle of $\theta$ with the horizontal (see figure) are modeled by
$\mu W \sin \theta = W \tan \theta$
Where $\theta$ is the coefficient of friction.Solve the equation for $\theta$ and simplify the result.

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