Find the least value of P required to cause the system of blocks shown to have impending motion to the left. Also find the normal forces on each block. The coefficient of friction under each block is 0.20 and angle alpha is 25 degrees. 30 kN 10 kN 30

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1. Find the least value of P required to
cause the system of blocks shown to
have impending motion to the left.
Also find the normal forces on each
block. The coefficient of friction
under each block is 0.20 and angle
alpha is 25 degrees.
P.
30 kN
10 kN
30
Transcribed Image Text:1. Find the least value of P required to cause the system of blocks shown to have impending motion to the left. Also find the normal forces on each block. The coefficient of friction under each block is 0.20 and angle alpha is 25 degrees. P. 30 kN 10 kN 30
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