10/22/2019
PLATE NO.6 FRICTION
The uniform crate shown in figure has a
mass of 20 kg. If a force P = 80 N is applied
to the crate, determine if it remains in
equilibrium. The coefficient of static friction
is ms = 0.3.
Blocks A , B , and C have weights of 50 N, 25 N, and
15 N, respectively. Determine the smallest horizontal
force P that will cause impending motion. The
coefficient of static friction between A and B is ms =
0.3, between B and C , ms = 0.4, and between block
C and the ground, ms = 0.35.
The uniform 10-kg ladder rests against the
smooth wall at B , and the end A rests on the
rough horizontal plane for which the coefficient
of static friction is ms = 0.3 . Determine the angle
of inclination u of the ladder and the normal
reaction at B if the ladder is on the verge of
slipping.
The uniform stone in fig has a mass of 500 kg
and is held in the horizontal position using a
wedge at B . If the coefficient of static friction is
ms = 0.3 at the surfaces of contact, determine the
minimum force P needed to remove the wedge.
Assume that the stone does not slip at A .
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As shown in figure, two blocks each weighing 20kN and

resting on a horizontal surface, are to be pushed apart by
a 30degree wedge. The angle of friction is 15degrees for
all contact surfaces. What value of P is required to start
movement of the blocks? How Would this answer be
changed if the weight of one of the blocks were increased
by 30kN?
P

150 150
20kN 20kN