It takes a vertical force of F= 75,000 lb to separate the two parts at A and C in (Figure 1). Figure < 1 of 1 > ▼ Part A Determine the force P the hydraulic cylinder must exert on the wedge in order to push it forward. The coefficient of static friction between the wedge and members AB and CD is μ = 0.2 Express your answer in kilopounds to three significant figures. P= 40.4 kip Previous Answers Correct Correct answer is shown. Your answer 39.66 kip was either rounded differently or used a different number of significant figures than required for this part. Provide Feedback

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### Educational Text on Physics Problem-Solving

**Problem Statement:**
It takes a vertical force of \( F = 75,000 \, \text{lb} \) to separate the two parts at \( A \) and \( C \) in (Figure 1).

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**Figure Explanation:**
- The figure depicts a mechanical setup where a wedge is being driven to separate two components.
- The wedge has contact points at \( A \) and \( C \), and it is acted upon by a hydraulic cylinder exerting force \( P \).
- There is a friction angle of \( 7^\circ \) shown at point \( A \).
- Key elements include the components labeled as \( AB \), \( CD \), and a fixed support labeled \( F \).

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**Part A: Calculation Task**
- **Objective:** Determine the force \( P \) the hydraulic cylinder must exert on the wedge to push it forward.
- **Conditions:** 
  - The coefficient of static friction (\( \mu_s \)) between the wedge and members \( AB \) and \( CD \) is \( 0.2 \).
  - Express your answer in kilopounds (kip) to three significant figures.

**Solution Provided:**
- **Calculated Value:** \( P = 40.4 \, \text{kip} \)
- **Feedback:** The correct calculation is acknowledged, but note that the provided  answer was calculated to be \( 39.66 \, \text{kip} \), which may differ due to rounding or significant figure adjustments.

**Additional Support:**
- For more queries or feedback, please refer to the "Provide Feedback" section available in the original content setup.
Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Text on Physics Problem-Solving **Problem Statement:** It takes a vertical force of \( F = 75,000 \, \text{lb} \) to separate the two parts at \( A \) and \( C \) in (Figure 1). --- **Figure Explanation:** - The figure depicts a mechanical setup where a wedge is being driven to separate two components. - The wedge has contact points at \( A \) and \( C \), and it is acted upon by a hydraulic cylinder exerting force \( P \). - There is a friction angle of \( 7^\circ \) shown at point \( A \). - Key elements include the components labeled as \( AB \), \( CD \), and a fixed support labeled \( F \). --- **Part A: Calculation Task** - **Objective:** Determine the force \( P \) the hydraulic cylinder must exert on the wedge to push it forward. - **Conditions:** - The coefficient of static friction (\( \mu_s \)) between the wedge and members \( AB \) and \( CD \) is \( 0.2 \). - Express your answer in kilopounds (kip) to three significant figures. **Solution Provided:** - **Calculated Value:** \( P = 40.4 \, \text{kip} \) - **Feedback:** The correct calculation is acknowledged, but note that the provided answer was calculated to be \( 39.66 \, \text{kip} \), which may differ due to rounding or significant figure adjustments. **Additional Support:** - For more queries or feedback, please refer to the "Provide Feedback" section available in the original content setup.
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