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Statics

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Mechanical Engineering


Fundamental Problem 7.1
If P = 200 N, determine the friction developed between the 50 kg crate and the ground. The coefficient of static friction between the crate and the ground is µs = 0.3.

Solution Q1
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Fundamental Problem 7.2
Determine the minimum force P to prevent the 30-kg rod AB from sliding. The contact surface at B is smooth, whereas the coefficient of static friction between the rod and the wall at A is µs = 0.2.

Solution Q2
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Fundamental Problem 7.3
Determine the maximum force P that can be applied without causing the two 50-kg crates to move. The coefficient of static friction between each crate and the ground is µs = 025.

Figure Q3
Fundamental Problem 7.4
If the coefficient of static friction at contact point A and B is µs = 0.3, determine the maximum force P that can be applied without causing the 100kg spool to move.

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Fundamental Problem 7.5
Determine the maximum force P that can be applied without causing movement of the 100-kg crate that has a center of gravity at G. the coefficient of static friction at the floor is µs = 0.4.

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Fundamental Problem 7.6
Determine the minimum coefficient of static friction between the uniform 50-kg spool and the wall so that the spool does not slip.

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