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No friction, (Px = 0)
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No friction
No motion
Fm s N tan s = = N N tan s = s
Motion impending
Motion
Fk k N tan k = = N N tan k = k
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No friction
No motion
Motion impending
Motion
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All applied forces known Coefficient of static friction is known Determine whether body will remain at rest or slide
Motion is impending Determine value of coefficient Determine magnitude or of static friction. direction of one of the applied forces
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If maximum friction force is less than friction force required for equilibrium, block will slide. Calculate kinetic-friction force.
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Fx = 0 :
Fy = 0 :
3 (300 lb ) F = 0 100 lb - 5
F = 80 lb
4 (300 lb ) = 0 N-5
N = 240 lb Calculate maximum friction force and compare with friction force required for equilibrium. If it is greater, block will not slide. Fm = s N Fm = 0.25(240 lb ) = 48 lb
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