Chapter 8, Problem 56P

The two 200-N blocks are pushed apart by the 15 degrees wedge of negligible weight. The angle of static friction is 10 degrees at all contact surfaces. Determine the force P required to start the blocks moving.

Q1: The tractor has a weight of 4500 lb with center of gravity at G. The driving traction is developed at the rear wheels B, while the front wheels at A are free to roll. If the Q2: The mine car and its contents have a total mass of 9 Mg and a center of gravity at G. If the coefficient of static friction between the wheels and the tracks is u, = 0.4 when the wheels are locked, find the normal force acting on the coefficient of static friction between the wheels at B and the ground is u, = 0.5, determine if it is possible to pull at P = 1350 lb without causing the wheels at B to slip or the front wheels at A to lift off the ground. front wheels at B and the rear wheels at A when the brakes at both A and B are locked. Does the car move? 10 kN 0.9 m G 0.15 m 3.5 ft 1.25 ft 0.6 m- 4 ft -1.5 m- 2.5 ft

Find the value s so that the worker can climb the ladder without causing it to slip. The weight of the worker is 90-kg and neglect the weight of the ladder. The ladder has a small roller at the top and at the ground the coefficient of static friction is 0.25. The center of mass of the worker is directly above her feet. B 4 m 1.5 m