A wedge A of negligible weight is to be driven between two 100 lb. block B and C resting on a horizontal surface. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction at all surfaces of contact is 0.35, determine the smallest force P required to start moving the wedge (a) if the blocks are equally free to move. (b) If block C is securely bolted to the horizontal surface. 0.75 in. 0,75 in. B 4 in.

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A wedge A of negligible weight is to be driven between two 100 lb. block B
and C resting on a horizontal surface. Knowing that the coefficient of static
friction at all surfaces of contact is 0.35, determine the smallest force P
required to start moving the wedge (a) if the blocks are equally free to move.
(b) If block C is securely bolted to the horizontal surface.
0.75 in. 0,75 in.
A
B
4 in.
Transcribed Image Text:A wedge A of negligible weight is to be driven between two 100 lb. block B and C resting on a horizontal surface. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction at all surfaces of contact is 0.35, determine the smallest force P required to start moving the wedge (a) if the blocks are equally free to move. (b) If block C is securely bolted to the horizontal surface. 0.75 in. 0,75 in. A B 4 in.
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