Weights are gradually added to a pan until a wheel of mass M and radius R is pulled over an obstacle of height d, as shown below. What is the minimum mass of the weights plus the pan needed to accomplish this? (Use any variable or symbol stated above as necessary.) M mmin

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Weights are gradually added to a pan until a wheel of mass M and radius R is pulled over an obstacle of height d, as shown below. What is the minimum mass of the weights plus the pan needed to
accomplish this? (Use any variable or symbol stated above as necessary.)
M
mmin
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