Two identical wood blocks with weight W are being pushed apart by a wedge. The coefficient of static friction for all surfaces is 0.325. Determine the weight of the wedge, P, required to start the blocks moving. The wedge is symmetrical about the vertical, and 0 = 24°

Two identical wood blocks with weight W are being pushed apart by a wedge. The coefficient of static friction for all surfaces is 0.325. Determine the weight of the wedge, P, required to start the blocks moving. The wedge is symmetrical about the vertical, and 0 = 24°

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