Q 2: In the system shown in the figure. When a vertical force F=500N acts on the point A, determine the smallest force P that must be applied to push the wedge to left. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between wedge and all contact surface is p=0.2. and also the weight of the wedge and rod is neglected. 500 N 300 mm 40 mm B. 40 mm D 500 mm

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Q 2: In the system shown in the figure. When a vertical force F-500N acts on
the point A, determine the smallest force P that must be applied to push the
wedge to left.
Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between wedge and all contact
surface is u=0.2. and also the weight of the wedge and rod is neglected.
500 N
300 mm
40 mm
40 mm
D
500 mm
Transcribed Image Text:Q 2: In the system shown in the figure. When a vertical force F-500N acts on the point A, determine the smallest force P that must be applied to push the wedge to left. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between wedge and all contact surface is u=0.2. and also the weight of the wedge and rod is neglected. 500 N 300 mm 40 mm 40 mm D 500 mm
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