Problem 4: Rectangular block A weighs 100 lb and the half-circle block B weighs 150 lb. The surface between block A and the ground has a coefficient of static friction of µA-0.2 and the surface between block A and B has a coefficient of static friction of us 0.23. If a force was applied at point C, determine the minimum magnitude of this force to cause impending motion if: a) The force acts horizontally to the right b) The force acts horizontally to the left T 1.5 ft 4 ft B HB=0.23 A HA=0.2 2A-

Problem 4: Rectangular block A weighs 100 lb and the half-circle block B weighs 150 lb. The surface between block A and the ground has a coefficient of static friction of µA-0.2 and the surface between block A and B has a coefficient of static friction of us 0.23. If a force was applied at point C, determine the minimum magnitude of this force to cause impending motion if: a) The force acts horizontally to the right b) The force acts horizontally to the left T 1.5 ft 4 ft B HB=0.23 A HA=0.2 2A-

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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