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Determine the smallest force P needed to lift the 3000-lb
Chapter 8, Problem 8-65(choose chapter or problem)
Determine the smallest force P needed to lift the 3000-lb load. The coefficient of static friction between A and C and between B and D is ms = 0.3, and between A and B m s = 0.4. Neglect the weight of each wedge
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QUESTION:
Determine the smallest force P needed to lift the 3000-lb load. The coefficient of static friction between A and C and between B and D is ms = 0.3, and between A and B m s = 0.4. Neglect the weight of each wedge
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
The following are given by the question:
Weight of the load
Coefficient of static friction between A and C and between B and D,
Coefficient of static friction between A and B,
The free body diagram of the wedge B,