Determine the minimum weight of block B that will keep it at rest while a force P starts blocks A up the incline surface of B. The weight of A is 100 lbs and the angle of friction for the surface in contact at A and B is 17°; and the angle of friction between B and the ground surface in contact is 15°. Determine also the value of P. Show your FBD illustrations, tables, and write your solutions clearly and box your answers.

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Determine the minimum weight of block B that will keep it at rest while a force P starts blocks A up the
incline surface of B. The weight of A is 100 lbs and the angle of friction for the surface in contact at A and B
is 17°; and the angle of friction between B and the ground surface in contact is 15°. Determine also the
value of P.
Show your FBD illustrations, tables, and write your solutions clearly and box your answers.
A
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Transcribed Image Text:Determine the minimum weight of block B that will keep it at rest while a force P starts blocks A up the incline surface of B. The weight of A is 100 lbs and the angle of friction for the surface in contact at A and B is 17°; and the angle of friction between B and the ground surface in contact is 15°. Determine also the value of P. Show your FBD illustrations, tables, and write your solutions clearly and box your answers. A 30
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