Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780073398242
Author: Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., David Mazurek, Phillip J. Cornwell, Brian Self
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.141RP
Two 10° wedges of negligible weight are used to move and position the 400-lb block. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction is 0.25 at all surfaces of contact, determine the smallest force P that should be applied as shown to one of the wedges.
Fig. P8.41
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Chapter 8 Solutions
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics
Ch. 8.1 - Knowing that the coefficient of friction between...Ch. 8.1 - Two blocks A and B are connected by a cable as...Ch. 8.1 - A cord is attached to and partially wound around a...Ch. 8.1 - A 40-kg packing crate must be moved to the left...Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 8.1PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.2PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.3PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.4PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.5PCh. 8.1 - The 20-lb block A hangs from a cable as shown....
Ch. 8.1 - The 10-kg block is attached to link AB and rests...Ch. 8.1 - Considering only values of less than 90,...Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 8.9PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.10PCh. 8.1 - The 50-lb block A and the 25-lb block B are...Ch. 8.1 - The 50-lb block A and the 25-lb block B are...Ch. 8.1 - Three 4-kg packages A, B, and C are placed on a...Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 8.14PCh. 8.1 - A uniform crate with a mass of 30 kg must be moved...Ch. 8.1 - A worker slowly moves a 50-kg crate to the left...Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 8.17PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.18PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.19PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.20PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.21PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.22PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.23PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.24PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.25PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.26PCh. 8.1 - The press shown is used to emboss a small seal at...Ch. 8.1 - The machine base shown has a mass of 75 kg and is...Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 8.29PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.30PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.31PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.32PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.33PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.34PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.35PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.36PCh. 8.1 - A 1.2-m plank with a mass of 3 kg rests on two...Ch. 8.1 - Two identical uniform boards, each with a weight...Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 8.39PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.40PCh. 8.1 - A 10-ft beam, weighing 1200 lb, is to be moved to...Ch. 8.1 - (a) Show that the beam of Prob. 8.41 cannot be...Ch. 8.1 - Two 8-kg blocks A and B resting on shelves are...Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 8.44PCh. 8.1 - Prob. 8.45PCh. 8.1 - Two slender rods of negligible weight are...Ch. 8.1 - Two slender rods of negligible weight are...Ch. 8.2 - The machine part ABC is supported by a...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 8.49PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.50PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.51PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.52PCh. 8.2 - Solve Prob. 8.52 assuming that the end of the beam...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 8.54PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.55PCh. 8.2 - Block A supports a pipe column and rests as shown...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 8.57PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.58PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.59PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.60PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.61PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.62PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.63PCh. 8.2 - A 15 wedge is forced under a 50-kg pipe as shown....Ch. 8.2 - A 15 wedge is forced under a 50-kg pipe as shown....Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 8.66PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.67PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.68PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.69PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.70PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.71PCh. 8.2 - The position of the automobile jack shown is...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 8.73PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.74PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.75PCh. 8.2 - Prob. 8.76PCh. 8.3 - A lever of negligible weight is loosely fitted...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 8.78PCh. 8.3 - 8.79 and 8.80 The double pulley shown is attached...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 8.80PCh. 8.3 - 8.81 and 8.82 The double pulley shown is attached...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 8.82PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.83PCh. 8.3 - The block and tackle shown are used to lower a...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 8.85PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.86PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.87PCh. 8.3 - 8.87 and 8.88 A lever AB of negligible weight is...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 8.89PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.90PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.91PCh. 8.3 - 8.92 Knowing that a couple of magnitude 30 N·m is...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 8.93PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.94PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.95PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.96PCh. 8.3 - Solve Prob. 8.93 assuming that the normal force...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 8.98PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.99PCh. 8.3 - A 900-kg machine base is rolled along a concrete...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 8.101PCh. 8.3 - Prob. 8.102PCh. 8.4 - A rope having a weight per unit length of 0.4...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.104PCh. 8.4 - Two cylinders are connected by a rope that passes...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.106PCh. 8.4 - Prob. 8.107PCh. 8.4 - Prob. 8.108PCh. 8.4 - A band belt is used to control the speed of a...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.110PCh. 8.4 - The setup shown is used to measure the output of a...Ch. 8.4 - A flat belt is used to transmit a couple from drum...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.113PCh. 8.4 - 8.114 Solve Prob. 8.113 assuming that the belt is...Ch. 8.4 - The speed of the brake drum shown is controlled by...Ch. 8.4 - The speed of the brake drum shown is controlled by...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.117PCh. 8.4 - Bucket A and block C are connected by a cable that...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.119PCh. 8.4 - Prob. 8.120PCh. 8.4 - 8.121 and 8.123 A cable is placed around three...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.122PCh. 8.4 - Prob. 8.123PCh. 8.4 - Prob. 8.124PCh. 8.4 - Prob. 8.125PCh. 8.4 - Prob. 8.126PCh. 8.4 - Prob. 8.127PCh. 8.4 - The 10-lb bar AE is suspended by a cable that...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.129PCh. 8.4 - Prove that Eqs. (8.13) and (8.14) are valid for...Ch. 8.4 - Complete the derivation of Eq. (8.15), which...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 8.132PCh. 8.4 - Solve Prob. 8.113 assuming that the flat belt and...Ch. 8 - 8.134 and 8.135 The coefficients of friction are S...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.135RPCh. 8 - Prob. 8.136RPCh. 8 - A slender rod with a length of L is lodged between...Ch. 8 - The hydraulic cylinder shown exerts a force of 3...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.139RPCh. 8 - Bar AB is attached to collars that can slide on...Ch. 8 - Two 10 wedges of negligible weight are used to...Ch. 8 - A 10 wedge is used to split a section of a log....Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.143RPCh. 8 - A lever of negligible weight is loosely fitted...Ch. 8 - In the pivoted motor mount shown, the weight W of...
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