W2 W1 A sphere with weight W, and a wedge (with weight W2) are jammed between two vertical walls with rough surfaces. The coefficient of static friction between the sphere and the left wall and between the wedge and the right wall, respectively, is H. The contact between the sphere and the inclined surface of the wedge is frictionless. Determine the required value of u, in order to keep the system in equilibrium.

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A sphere with weight W, and a wedge (with weight W3) are jammed between two vertical walls with
rough surfaces. The coefficient of static friction between the sphere and the left wall and between the
wedge and the right wall, respectively, is µ.. The contact between the sphere and the inclined surface of
the wedge is frictionless. Determine the required value of 4, in order to keep the system in equilibrium.
Transcribed Image Text:W2 W1 A sphere with weight W, and a wedge (with weight W3) are jammed between two vertical walls with rough surfaces. The coefficient of static friction between the sphere and the left wall and between the wedge and the right wall, respectively, is µ.. The contact between the sphere and the inclined surface of the wedge is frictionless. Determine the required value of 4, in order to keep the system in equilibrium.
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