15% A B k = 500 N/m 115⁰ 15⁰ C D Q-2 Q-2: The coefficient of static friction between wedges B and C is and between the surfaces of contact B and A and C and D, If the spring is compressed 190 mm when in the position shown, determine the smallest force P needed to move wedge C to the left. Neglect the weight of the wedges.

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Given coefficient of static friction between  B & C = 0.6

                                                      between B & A = 0.4

                                                       Between C & D = 0.4

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Q-2: The coefficient of static friction between wedges B and C is and between the surfaces of
contact B and A and C and D, If the spring is compressed 190 mm when in the position shown,
determine the smallest force P needed to move wedge C to the left. Neglect the weight of the
wedges.
15⁰ C
Transcribed Image Text:15% BY k = 500 N/m 115⁰ P D Q-2 Q-2: The coefficient of static friction between wedges B and C is and between the surfaces of contact B and A and C and D, If the spring is compressed 190 mm when in the position shown, determine the smallest force P needed to move wedge C to the left. Neglect the weight of the wedges. 15⁰ C
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