In Fig. box A weighs 10 lb while box B weighs 20 lb. The coefficient of friction between box A and the inclined surface is 0.45; between box B and the hori- zontal surface, 0.5. The pullevs are all frictionless. Deter- mine the maximum weight of box C such that no motion will occur. Which motion would occur first? 2.0ft 20 lb 3.0 ft 1.9 ft 1.5ft 10 b 2.0 t

In Fig. box A weighs 10 lb while box B weighs 20 lb. The coefficient of friction between box A and the inclined surface is 0.45; between box B and the hori- zontal surface, 0.5. The pullevs are all frictionless. Deter- mine the maximum weight of box C such that no motion will occur. Which motion would occur first? 2.0ft 20 lb 3.0 ft 1.9 ft 1.5ft 10 b 2.0 t

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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