Two blocks are connected by a solid strut attached to each block with frictionless pins. If the coefficient of friction under each block is 0.25 and B weighs 2500 N. Draw a clear FBDS and find the maximum weight of A to maintain equilibrium. Assume a =30°, ß = 55° and e = 10° %3D A B

Two blocks are connected by a solid strut attached to each block with frictionless pins. If the coefficient of friction under each block is 0.25 and B weighs 2500 N. Draw a clear FBDS and find the maximum weight of A to maintain equilibrium. Assume a =30°, ß = 55° and e = 10° %3D A B

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Two blocks are connected by a solid strut
attached to each block with frictionless pins.
If the coefficient of friction under each block
is 0.25 and B weighs 2500 N.
Draw a clear FBDS and find the maximum
weight of A to maintain equilibrium. Assume
a =30°, ß = 55° and 0 = 10°
%3D
A
α

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