A 10 m long beam weights rests against the smooth wall as shown. The weight of the beam is 2 N. The coefficient of static friction between the beam and the ground is 1.4. Determine the maximum magnitude of force P that can be applied before the beam slides.

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A 10 m long beam weights rests against the smooth wall as shown. The weight of the beam
is 2 N. The coefficient of static friction between the beam and the ground is 1.4. Determine the
maximum magnitude of force P that can be applied before the beam slides.
 
 
 
B
P
30⁰
A
Transcribed Image Text:B P 30⁰ A
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