The uniform dresser has a weight of 91 lb and rests on a tile floor for which 4 = 0.25 If the man pushes on it in the horizontal direction 0 = 0°, determine the smallest magnitude of force F needed to move the dresser Also, if the man has a weight of 151 Ib, determine the smallest coefficient of static friction between his shoes and the floor so that he does not slip. Part A Draw the free-body diagram of the dresser. The dresser has a center of gravity at G- Draw the vectors starting at the black dots. The location and orientation of the vectors will be graded. No elements selected

The uniform dresser has a weight of 91 lb and rests on a tile floor for which 4 = 0.25 If the man pushes on it in the horizontal direction 0 = 0°, determine the smallest magnitude of force F needed to move the dresser Also, if the man has a weight of 151 Ib, determine the smallest coefficient of static friction between his shoes and the floor so that he does not slip. Part A Draw the free-body diagram of the dresser. The dresser has a center of gravity at G- Draw the vectors starting at the black dots. The location and orientation of the vectors will be graded. No elements selected

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

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.49P

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