A 200-lb cabinet is mounted on casters that can be locked to prevent their rotation. The coefficient of static friction between the floor and each caster is 0.20. Assuming that the casters at both A and B are locked: Determine the force P in pounds required to move the cabinet to the right. P C A В 24 in. 113.542

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A 200-lb cabinet is mounted on casters that can be locked to prevent their rotation. The
coefficient of static friction between the floor and each caster is 0.20. Assuming that the
casters at both A and B are locked:
Determine the force P in pounds required to move the cabinet to the right.
C
A
В
24 in.
113.542
Transcribed Image Text:A 200-lb cabinet is mounted on casters that can be locked to prevent their rotation. The coefficient of static friction between the floor and each caster is 0.20. Assuming that the casters at both A and B are locked: Determine the force P in pounds required to move the cabinet to the right. C A В 24 in. 113.542
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