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The block brake is used to stop the wheel from rotating when the wheel is subjected to a couple moment Mc = 360 N·m. If the coefficient of static friction between the wheel and block is, μs = 0.6, determine the smallest force P that should be applied.
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- International Edition---engineering Mechanics: St...Mechanical EngineeringISBN:9781305501607Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan KiusalaasPublisher:CENGAGE L
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