1. The two 890 N blocks are pushed apart by the 150 wedge of negligible weight. The angle of static friction is 12° at all surfaces. Determine the force P required to start the blocks moving. 890N 890N

1. The two 890 N blocks are pushed apart by the 150 wedge of negligible weight. The angle of static friction is 12° at all surfaces. Determine the force P required to start the blocks moving. 890N 890N

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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weight. The angle of static friction is 12° at all surfaces. Determine the force P
required to start the blocks moving.
890N
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