A 16-lb crate slides down a ramp as shown. If the crate is released from rest 10 ft above the bottom of the ramp and the coefficient of friction between the crate and the ramp is 0.20, determine the speed of the crate when it reaches the bottom of the ramp. Ans. V = 23.87 ft/s or fps 16 Ib 10 ft 60°

A 16-lb crate slides down a ramp as shown. If the crate is released from rest 10 ft above the bottom of the ramp and the coefficient of friction between the crate and the ramp is 0.20, determine the speed of the crate when it reaches the bottom of the ramp. Ans. V = 23.87 ft/s or fps 16 Ib 10 ft 60°

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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