Q1: - The block shown in figure below has a mass of 100 kg and is resting on 30° inclined surface. The block is connected to another block with a weight of W through a light and inextensible cord that is passing around a frictionless pully. The coefficient of static friction between the 100 kg block and the inclined surface is 0.45. Determine the minimum and maximum weights of the second block that keep the system in equilibrium. Also, show whether the impending motion is by slipping or by tipping. -300 mm- 100 kg W 450 mm 600 mm-

Q1: - The block shown in figure below has a mass of 100 kg and is resting on 30° inclined surface. The block is connected to another block with a weight of W through a light and inextensible cord that is passing around a frictionless pully. The coefficient of static friction between the 100 kg block and the inclined surface is 0.45. Determine the minimum and maximum weights of the second block that keep the system in equilibrium. Also, show whether the impending motion is by slipping or by tipping. -300 mm- 100 kg W 450 mm 600 mm-

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

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.4P: The two homogeneous bars AB and BC are connected with a pin at B and placed between rough vertical...

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