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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics | 3rd Edition | ISBN: 9780321740908 | Authors: Randall D. Knight
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A person with compromised pinch strength in his fingers can exert a force of only 6.0 \(N\) to either side of a pinch-held object, such as the book shown in FIGURE P6.56. What is the heaviest book he can hold vertically before it slips out of his fingers? The coefficient of static friction between his fingers and the book cover is .

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A person with compromised pinch strength in his fingers can exert a force of only 6.0 \(N\) to either side of a pinch-held object, such as the book shown in FIGURE P6.56. What is the heaviest book he can hold vertically before it slips out of his fingers? The coefficient of static friction between his fingers and the book cover is .

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We need to find maximum mass of book which can be held between two fingers

Data given

Force exerted by each finger

Static friction

 

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