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Determine the horizontal force P the man must exert on the ladder in order to cause it to move.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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3. The uniform 20-lb ladder rests on the rough floor for
which the coefficient of static friction is s = 0.45 and
against the smooth wall at B. Determine the horizontal
force P the man must exert on the ladder in order to
cause it to move.

4. The 5000-N concrete block is adjusted its position
using a 5° wedge under the action of force F. If the
coefficient of static friction between all contacts is
0.3, determine the least force F required to move
the block.

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