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21 April, 23:25

Determine the minimum force P to prevent the 30 kg uniform rod AB from sliding. The contact surface at B is smooth, whereas the coefficient of static friction between the rod and the wall at A is μs = 0.3.

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  1. 22 April, 00:22
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    88.2N

    Explanation:

    Coefficient of static friction = force (P) / (mass * acceleration due to gravity)

    Force (P) = coefficient of static friction * mass * acceleration due to gravity = 0.3 * 30 * 9.8 = 88.2N
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