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Knowing that the projected center of gravity falls within the convex hull formed by the robot’s feet guarantees that the robot will not fall.

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

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter7: Dry Friction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.29P: The 80-kg crate has its center of gravity at G. Determine the smallest force P that will initiate...

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