What minimum horizontal force F is needed to pull a wheel of radius R and mass M over a

Chapter 9, Problem 59GP

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Problem 59GP

What minimum horizontal force F is needed to pull a wheel of radius R and mass M over a step of height h as shown in Fig. 9–72 (R > h)? (a) Assume the force is applied at the top edge as shown. (b) Assume the force is applied instead at the wheel’s center.

Figure 9–72

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QUESTION:

Problem 59GP

What minimum horizontal force F is needed to pull a wheel of radius R and mass M over a step of height h as shown in Fig. 9–72 (R > h)? (a) Assume the force is applied at the top edge as shown. (b) Assume the force is applied instead at the wheel’s center.

Figure 9–72

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Solution 59 GP

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To find the minimum horizontal force required to pull the wheel, for (a) Force applied at the to edge, (b) Force applied at the wheel’s center.

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