Find the least value of P required to cause the system of blocks shown to have impending motion to the left. The coefficient of friction under each block is 0.20. 50kN 15kN

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Find the least value of P required to cause the system of blocks shown to
have impending motion to the left. The coefficient of friction under each
block is 0.20.
50kN
15kN
30%
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