A wedge A of negligible weight is to be driven between two 100-lb plates B and C. The
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A wedge A of negligible weight is to be driven between two 100-lb plates B and C. The coefficient of static friction between all surfaces of contact is 0.35. Determine the magnitude of the force P required to start moving the wedge (a) if the plates are equally free to move, (b) if plate C is securely bolted to the surface.
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