>, A wedge is used to lift (impending motion) an 11-kg block. The coefficient of static friction for all surfaces is 0.20. [0= 12.5°; use g = 9.81 m/s² and neglect the weight of the wedge] Determine: a. The free-body diagrams of the block and the wedge with the complete forces. In all cases, show the normal force and frictional force as a combined resultant force, R. J b. The normal force, N, between the block and the wedge. (Value only, no direction) c. The resultant force, R, between the wedge and the floor. (with direction/angle measured from the x-axis; must be acute, " W

>, A wedge is used to lift (impending motion) an 11-kg block. The coefficient of static friction for all surfaces is 0.20. [0= 12.5°; use g = 9.81 m/s² and neglect the weight of the wedge] Determine: a. The free-body diagrams of the block and the wedge with the complete forces. In all cases, show the normal force and frictional force as a combined resultant force, R. J b. The normal force, N, between the block and the wedge. (Value only, no direction) c. The resultant force, R, between the wedge and the floor. (with direction/angle measured from the x-axis; must be acute, " W

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.3P: Two identical chairs, each weighing 14 lb, are stacked as shown. The center of gravity of each chair...

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