PROBLEM: To prevent a box from sliding down an inclined plane, student A pushes on the box in the direction parallel to the incline, just hard enough to hold the box stationary. In an identical situation, student B pushes on the box horizontally. If the weight of the box w= 20.0 N, the angle made by the incline with the horizontal θ=25o, and the coefficient of static friction µs=0.16, who has the easier job?

PROBLEM: To prevent a box from sliding down an inclined plane, student A pushes on the box in the direction parallel to the incline, just hard enough to hold the box stationary. In an identical situation, student B pushes on the box horizontally. If the weight of the box w= 20.0 N, the angle made by the incline with the horizontal θ=25o, and the coefficient of static friction µs=0.16, who has the easier job?

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.50P: The block of weight W is pulled by the force P inclined at the angle to the horizontal. Find the...

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