For the system shown, the masses of A and B are 55 kg and 135 kg, respectively. The 20° coefficient of static friction between block A B and the surface C is 0.12 and the coefficient of static friction between blocks A and B is 0.10. The coefficient of friction between the rope and the pulley is 0.10. B What is the maximum mass M that can be M suspended as shown and still maintain equilibrium?

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For the system shown, the masses of A and
B are 55 kg and 135 kg, respectively. The
20°
coefficient of static friction between block
A
B and the surface C is 0.12 and the
coefficient of static friction between blocks
B
A and B is 0.10. The coefficient of friction
between the rope and the pulley is 0.10.
C
What is the maximum mass M that can be
M
suspended as shown and still maintain
equilibrium?
Transcribed Image Text:For the system shown, the masses of A and B are 55 kg and 135 kg, respectively. The 20° coefficient of static friction between block A B and the surface C is 0.12 and the coefficient of static friction between blocks B A and B is 0.10. The coefficient of friction between the rope and the pulley is 0.10. C What is the maximum mass M that can be M suspended as shown and still maintain equilibrium?
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