The 120-lb door with its center of gravity at G is hung from a horizontal track at A and B. Find the largest coefficient of static friction µs at A and B for which the door will slide without lifting off the track. Also, determine the corresponding force P.

The 120-lb door with its center of gravity at G is hung from a horizontal track at A and B. Find the largest coefficient of static friction µs at A and B for which the door will slide without lifting off the track. Also, determine the corresponding force P.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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