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Chapter 8, Problem 8-53(choose chapter or problem)
Determine the smallest couple moment that can be applied to the 150-lb wheel that will cause impending motion. The uniform concrete block has a weight of 300 lb. The coefficients of static friction are \(\mu_{\mathrm{A}}=0.2\), \(\mu_{\mathrm{B}}=0.3\), and between the concrete block and the floor, \(\mu=0.4\).
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QUESTION:
Determine the smallest couple moment that can be applied to the 150-lb wheel that will cause impending motion. The uniform concrete block has a weight of 300 lb. The coefficients of static friction are \(\mu_{\mathrm{A}}=0.2\), \(\mu_{\mathrm{B}}=0.3\), and between the concrete block and the floor, \(\mu=0.4\).
ANSWER:
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First we'll isolate and draw the free-body diagram of the block/
