The wheel is subjected to a torque of M = 40 N·m (Figure 1). 400 mm M 150 mm 50 mm 25 mm B 100 mm If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the band brake and the rim of the wheel is 0.3, determine the smallest horizontal force P that must be applied to the lever to stop the wheel from rotating. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
The wheel is subjected to a torque of M = 40 N·m (Figure 1). 400 mm M 150 mm 50 mm 25 mm B 100 mm If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the band brake and the rim of the wheel is 0.3, determine the smallest horizontal force P that must be applied to the lever to stop the wheel from rotating. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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Transcribed Image Text:The wheel is subjected to a torque of M = 40 N·m (Figure 1).
400 mm
M
150 mm
50 mm
25 mm B
100 mm
If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the band brake and the rim of the wheel is 0.3, determine the smallest
horizontal force P that must be applied to the lever to stop the wheel from rotating.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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