Determine the minimum weight of block B that will keep it at rest while a force P starts blocks A up the incline surface of B. The weight of A is 100 Ibs and the angle of friction for the surface in contact at A and B is 17°; and the angle of friction between B and the ground surface in contact is 15°. Determine also the value of P.

Determine the minimum weight of block B that will keep it at rest while a force P starts blocks A up the incline surface of B. The weight of A is 100 Ibs and the angle of friction for the surface in contact at A and B is 17°; and the angle of friction between B and the ground surface in contact is 15°. Determine also the value of P.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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