A block of mass 3.0 kg is pushed up against a wall by force P that makes an angle of theta = 50 degree with the horizontal (see the figure). THe coefficient of static friction between the block and the wall is 0.25. Find the minimum force of P that can hold the block against the wall (the block does not accelerate downward)

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A block of mass 3.0 kg is pushed up against a wall by force P that makes an angle of theta = 50 degree with the horizontal (see the figure). THe coefficient of static friction between the block and the wall is 0.25.

Find the minimum force of P that can hold the block against the wall (the block does not accelerate downward).

 
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