If block 1 weighs 50 kg, while block 2 weighs 90 kg, determine the external force P2 so that block 2 will maintain its position. Let P1 be equal to 5 kN. Assume 0.3 coefficient of static friction for all surfaces in contact. P1 P2 60° 2.

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Draw the free body diagram pf the two blocks on a cartesian plane (f=muN).
If block 1 weighs 50 kg, while
block 2 weighs 90 kg, determine the
external force P2 so that block 2 will
maintain its position. Let P1 be equal
to 5 kN. Assume 0.3 coefficient of
static friction for all surfaces in
contact.
P1
2
P2
60°
Transcribed Image Text:If block 1 weighs 50 kg, while block 2 weighs 90 kg, determine the external force P2 so that block 2 will maintain its position. Let P1 be equal to 5 kN. Assume 0.3 coefficient of static friction for all surfaces in contact. P1 2 P2 60°
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