INTERNATIONAL EDITION---Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 14th edition (SI unit)
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ISBN: 9780133918922
Author: Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.2, Problem 57P
The man has a weight of 200 lb, and the coefficient of static friction between his shoes and the floor is, μs = 0.5. Determine where he should position his center of gravity G at d in order to exert the maximum horizontal force on the door. What is this force?
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INTERNATIONAL EDITION---Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 14th edition (SI unit)
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