For the system shown, solve for the maximum mass M that can be suspended as shown and stillmaintain equilibrium. The masses of A and B are 55 kg and 135 kg, respectively. The coefficient of static friction between block B and the surface C 200 A is 0.12 and the coefficient of static friction C between blocks A and B is 0.10. The M coefficient of friction between the rope and the pulley is 0.10.

For the system shown, solve for the maximum mass M that can be suspended as shown and stillmaintain equilibrium. The masses of A and B are 55 kg and 135 kg, respectively. The coefficient of static friction between block B and the surface C 200 A is 0.12 and the coefficient of static friction C between blocks A and B is 0.10. The M coefficient of friction between the rope and the pulley is 0.10.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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