Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics (14th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133915426
Author: Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.2, Problem 21P
A man attempts to support a stack of books horizontally by applying a compressive force of F=120 N to the ends of the stack with his hands. If each book has a mass of 0.95 kg. determine the greatest number of book that can be supported in the stack. The coefficient of static friction between his hands and a book is, (μs)h = 0.6 and between any two books, (μs)b = 0.4.
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