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QUESTION:

Determine the largest angle \(\theta\) that will cause the wedge to be self-locking regardless of the magnitude of horizontal force P applied to the blocks. The coefficient of static friction between the wedge and the blocks is \(\mu_{\mathrm{s}}\) = 0.3. Neglect the weight of the wedge.

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QUESTION:

Determine the largest angle \(\theta\) that will cause the wedge to be self-locking regardless of the magnitude of horizontal force P applied to the blocks. The coefficient of static friction between the wedge and the blocks is \(\mu_{\mathrm{s}}\) = 0.3. Neglect the weight of the wedge.

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First, we'll isolate and draw the free-body diagram of the wedge.

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