A 50-kg block is rest on top of the table as shown in the figure below. If the force of 200 N acting 40⁰ above the horizontal, what is the coefficient of static friction to keep the system in equilibrium?

A 50-kg block is rest on top of the table as shown in the figure below. If the force of 200 N acting 40⁰ above the horizontal, what is the coefficient of static friction to keep the system in equilibrium?

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Chapter12: Static Equilibrium And Elasticity

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