SAMPLE PROBLEM The 2225-N block is in contact with 45° incline. The coefficient of static friction is 0.25. Compute the value of the horizontal force P necessary to (a) just start the block up the incline or (b) just prevent motion down the incline.

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SAMPLE PROBLEM
The 2225-N block is in contact
with 45° incline. The coefficient
of static friction is 0.25. Compute
the value of the horizontal
force P necessary to
(a) just start the block up the
incline or
(b) just prevent motion down the
incline.
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