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8–30. The tractor has a weight of 8000 lb with center of

gravity at G. Determine if it can push the 550-lb log up the
incline. The coefficient of static friction between the log and
the ground is ms = 0.5, and between the rear wheels of the G C
tractor and the ground msœ = 0.8. The front wheels are free
to roll. Assume the engine can develop enough torque to 1.25 ft
B
cause the rear wheels to slip.
A 2.5 ft
10 3 ft
7 ft

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