A wheel of mass Mhas radius R. It is standing vertically on the floor, and we want to

Chapter 8, Problem 79GP

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A wheel of mass  has radius  It is standing vertically on the floor, and we want to exert a horizontal force  at its axle so that it will climb a step against which it rests (Fig.  ). The step has height , where . What minimum force  is needed?

                

                                Figure 8-55 Problem 79.

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QUESTION:

A wheel of mass  has radius  It is standing vertically on the floor, and we want to exert a horizontal force  at its axle so that it will climb a step against which it rests (Fig.  ). The step has height , where . What minimum force  is needed?

                

                                Figure 8-55 Problem 79.

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Solution 79 GP

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We are required to find the force on the wheel

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