5-46. Three uniform books, each having a weight W and length a, are stacked as shown. Determine the maximum distance d that the top book can extend out from the bottom one so the stack does not topple over.

5-46. Three uniform books, each having a weight W and length a, are stacked as shown. Determine the maximum distance d that the top book can extend out from the bottom one so the stack does not topple over.

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Chapter10: Virtual Work And Potential Energy

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Problem 10.57P: Find the stable equilibrium position of the system described in Prob. 10.56 if m = 2.06 kg.

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5-46. Three uniform books, each having a weight W and length a, are stacked as shown.
Determine the maximum distance d that the top book can extend out from the bottom one so
the stack does not topple over.
Problem 5-46
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