A rectangular block of 100 kg mass rests on a rough horizontal floor having coefficient of friction 0.25. What minimum force P is required to just move the block? If the base width is 40 cm, what is the maximum height at which the force P can be applied without causing the block to tip? 40 cm Fig. 6.16

A rectangular block of 100 kg mass rests on a rough horizontal floor having coefficient of friction 0.25. What minimum force P is required to just move the block? If the base width is 40 cm, what is the maximum height at which the force P can be applied without causing the block to tip? 40 cm Fig. 6.16

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

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.36P: The coeffient of static friction between the uniform bar AB of weight W and the ground is 0.45. Find...

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