(a) What minimum coefficient of friction is needed between

Chapter 3, Problem 15PE

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(a) What minimum coefficient of friction is needed between the legs and the ground to keep the sign in Figure 9.35 in the position shown if the chain breaks? (b) What force is exerted by each side on the hinge?

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QUESTION:

(a) What minimum coefficient of friction is needed between the legs and the ground to keep the sign in Figure 9.35 in the position shown if the chain breaks? (b) What force is exerted by each side on the hinge?

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Solution 15PE Step-by-step solution Step 1 o f 10 From the first condition of equilibrium net force acting on system is zero. The first condition for equilibrium gives, From the second condition of equilibrium net torque acting on system is zero. The second condition for equilibrium gives,

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