A weight of 200lbs. rests on an inclined plane that makes an angle of 35° with the horizontal. If the coefficient of friction is 0.30, what force must be applied parallel to the plane in order to start uniform motion upward?

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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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A weight of 200lbs. rests on an inclined plane that makes an angle of 35° with the horizontal. If the coefficient of friction is 0.30, what force must be applied parallel to the plane in order to start uniform motion upward?
 
 
 
 
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