55.11. A horizontal bar, 10 ft long and of negligible weight, rests on rough inclined planes as shown in Fig. P-5-5.11. If the angle of friction is 15°, how close to B may the 200-lb force be applied before motion impends?
55.11. A horizontal bar, 10 ft long and of negligible weight, rests on rough inclined planes as shown in Fig. P-5-5.11. If the angle of friction is 15°, how close to B may the 200-lb force be applied before motion impends?
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Transcribed Image Text:5-5.11. A horizontal bar, 10 ft long and of negligible weight, rests on
rough inclined planes as shown in Fig. P-5-5.11. If the angle of friction
is 15°, how close to B may the 200-lb force be applied before motion
impends?
x = 3.5 ft
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Transcribed Image Text:00 It
2'
B
30°
Su
10'
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