The 0.8-kg bar is pinned at A and rests on the 1.6-kg spool at B. Both bodies are homogenous. If the coefficient of static friction is 0.25 at both B and C, calculate the largest force P that can be applied without disturbing the equilibrium of the system.

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The 0.8-kg bar is pinned at A and rests on the 1.6-kg spool at B. Both bodies are homogenous. If the coefficient of static friction is 0.25 at both B and C, calculate the largest force P that can be applied without disturbing the equilibrium of the system.

 

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