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The tongs are used to lift the 150-kg crate, whose center
Chapter 8, Problem 8-22(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The tongs are used to lift the 150-kg crate, whose center of mass is at G. Determine the least coefficient of static friction at the pivot blocks so that the crate can be lifted.
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QUESTION:
The tongs are used to lift the 150-kg crate, whose center of mass is at G. Determine the least coefficient of static friction at the pivot blocks so that the crate can be lifted.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
The following are given by the question:
The weight of the crate,
The free body diagram at joint H,
Take forces along the horizontal direction.