The two 200-1b blocks are pushed apart by the 15° wedge of negligible weight. The angle of static friction is 12° at all contact surfaces. Determine the force P (in pounds, round-off to 2 required to start the blocks moving.

The two 200-1b blocks are pushed apart by the 15° wedge of negligible weight. The angle of static friction is 12° at all contact surfaces. Determine the force P (in pounds, round-off to 2 required to start the blocks moving.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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The two 200-lb blocks are pushed apart by the 15° wedge of negligible weight. The angle of static friction is 12° at all contact surfaces. Determine the force P (in pounds, round-off to 2 decimal places)
required to start the blocks moving.
15 15
200 lb
200 lb

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