Two weights (one is 100lbs. the other is 50 lbs.) are suspended over a circular post as shown. Determine the minmum co-efficient of static friction such that the weights remain motionless if B=180.

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Two weights (one is 100lbs. the other is 50 lbs.) are suspended over a circular post as shown. Determine the minmum co-efficient of static friction such that the weights remain motionless if B=180.

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