The coefficient of friction between the 120 lb block (shown in figure below) and the incline plane is 0.3 and that between the cord and cylindrical support is 0.4. Determine the range of cylinder weight W for which the system shown below will be in equilibrium.

The coefficient of friction between the 120 lb block (shown in figure below) and the incline plane is 0.3 and that between the cord and cylindrical support is 0.4. Determine the range of cylinder weight W for which the system shown below will be in equilibrium.

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Q.3) The coefficient of friction between the 120 lb block (shown in figure below)
and the incline plane is 0.3 and that between the cord and cylindrical support
is 0.4. Determine the range of cylinder weight W for which the system shown
below will be in equilibrium.
μ = 0.3
120 lb
24°
<μ = 0.4
5
W

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