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Friction (Additional Problems)

The document describes a problem involving two blocks connected by cords over frictionless pulleys that are resting on an inclined plane. It provides the coefficients of friction between the blocks and inclines. It then calculates the static friction forces on each block, and determines that the tension force on the second block is insufficient to hold the system in static equilibrium, so the blocks will move to the left. It then calculates the kinetic friction forces acting on each block.

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Friction (Additional Problems)

The document describes a problem involving two blocks connected by cords over frictionless pulleys that are resting on an inclined plane. It provides the coefficients of friction between the blocks and inclines. It then calculates the static friction forces on each block, and determines that the tension force on the second block is insufficient to hold the system in static equilibrium, so the blocks will move to the left. It then calculates the kinetic friction forces acting on each block.

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Friction

Problem 509
The blocks shown in Fig. P-509 are connected by flexible, inextensible cords passing over
frictionless pulleys. At A the coefficients of friction are μs = 0.30 and μk = 0.20 while at B they
are μs = 0.40 and μk = 0.30. Compute the magnitude and direction of the friction force acting on
each block.

Solution:
Considering friction
The angle of static friction at A, ɸA = arctan 0.30 = 16.70°, is not enough to hold the block from
sliding the incline of angle θ = arctan (3/4) = 36.87° from horizontal. If TB is insufficient to hold
2TA statically the system will move to the left, otherwise, the system is stationary.

Assume the blocks are stationary (use μs)


NA=3000cosθ=3000(4/5)=2400 N
fA=0.30NA=0.30(2400)=720 N
TA=3000sinθ−fA=3000(35)−720=1080 N
2TA=2160 N

NB=2000cosα=2000(3/5)=1200 N
fB=0.40NB=0.40(1200)=480 N
TB=2000sinα+fB=2000(45)+480=2080 N

TB < 2TA. TB is insufficient to hold the system in static equilibrium, thus, the blocks are
moving to the left.
Blocks are moving to the left (Use μk)
fA=0.20NA=0.20(2400)=480 N answer
fB=0.30NB=0.30(1200)=360 N answer

Problem 510
What weight W is necessary to start the system of blocks shown in Fig. P-510 moving to the
right? The coefficient of friction is 0.10 and the pulleys are assumed to be frictionless.

Solution:

FBDs

N1=60 kN
f1=μN1=0.10(60)=6 kN
T1=f1=6 kN

N2=40cos30∘=34.64 kN
f2=μN2=0.10(34.64)=3.46 kN

W=40sin30∘+T1+f2
W=20+6+3.46
W=29.46 kN answer
Problem 513
In Fig. P-512, the homogeneous block weighs 300 kg and the coefficient of friction is
0.45. If h = 50 cm, determine the force P to cause motion to impend.

Solution:
Problem 514
The 10-kN cylinder shown in Fig. P-514 is held at rest on the 30° incline by a weight P
suspended from a cord wrapped around the cylinder. If slipping impends, determine P and the
coefficient of friction.

Solution:
a=10cos60o=5 cm
FBD of cylinder b=10−a=5 cm

ΣMA=0
Pb=Wcyla
P(5)=10(5))
P=10 kN answer

ΣMO=0
10f=10P
f=P
f=10 kN

ΣFy=0
N=10cos30∘+Pcos30∘
N=10cos30∘+10cos30∘
N=17.32 kN

f=μN
10=μ(17.32)
μ=0.577 answer
Problem 516
Referring to Fig. P-515 if the coefficient of friction is 0.60 and θ = 30°, what force P applied to B
acting down and parallel to the incline will start motion? What is the tension in the cord
attached to A?

Solution:
Problem 522
The blocks shown in Fig. P-522 are separated by a solid strut which is attached to the blocks
with frictionless pins. If the coefficient of friction for all surfaces is 0.20, determine the value of
horizontal force P to cause motion to impend to the right. Assume that the strut is a uniform rod
weighing 300 lb.

Solution:

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