W2 W1 A sphere with weight W, and a wedge (with weight W2) are jammed between two vertical walls with rough surfaces. The coefficient of static friction between the sphere and the left wall and between the wedge and the right wall, respectively, is H. The contact between the sphere and the inclined surface of the wedge is frictionless. Determine the required value of u, in order to keep the system in equilibrium.

W2 W1 A sphere with weight W, and a wedge (with weight W2) are jammed between two vertical walls with rough surfaces. The coefficient of static friction between the sphere and the left wall and between the wedge and the right wall, respectively, is H. The contact between the sphere and the inclined surface of the wedge is frictionless. Determine the required value of u, in order to keep the system in equilibrium.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.66P: The blocks A and B of weights WA and WB are joined by a rope that passes over the fixed peg C. The...

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