The 185-lb man with center of gravity G supports the 79-lb drum as shown. Find the greatest distance x at which the man can position himself without slipping if the coefficient of static friction between his shoes and the ground is 0.43. 16' 79 lb Answer:x-i T 13.3' ft

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The 185-lb man with center of gravity G supports the 79-lb drum as shown. Find the greatest distance x at which the man can position
himself without slipping if the coefficient of static friction between his shoes and the ground is 0.43.
16'
79 lb
Answer: X= i
T
3.3'
ft
Transcribed Image Text:The 185-lb man with center of gravity G supports the 79-lb drum as shown. Find the greatest distance x at which the man can position himself without slipping if the coefficient of static friction between his shoes and the ground is 0.43. 16' 79 lb Answer: X= i T 3.3' ft
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