10 kN 0.9 m :G A0.15 m -0.6 m - -1.5 m- Prob. 8–3
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The mine car and its contents have a total mass of 6 Mg and a center of gravity at G. If the coefficient of static friction between the wheels and the tracks is μs = 0.4 when the wheels are locked, find the normal force acting on the front wheels at B and the rear wheels at A when the brakes at both A and B are locked. Does the car move?
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0.9 m
:G
A0.15 m
-0.6 m -
-1.5 m-
Prob. 8–3
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