A wedge rests between a 75-lb drum and a wall asThe coefficient of friction between theshown in Figdrum and the floor is 0.15, while the coefficient of frictionis 0.50 at all other surfaces. Assuming a wedge angle 0 of40°, determine the minimum weight of the wedge that willcause motion.

Given data: Weight of the drum = 75 lb = 34.02 kg Coefficient of friction between drum and floor =…

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Problem 7.55P: A wedge is used to prop up the 6000-lb block of marble. The wedge angle is =30, and the angle of...

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