An 8 wedge is to be forced under a machine base at B. Knowing that the coefficient
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An 8° wedge is to be forced under a machine base at B. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction at all surfaces of contact is 0.15,
(a) Determine the force P required to move the wedge,
(b) Indicate whether the machine base will slide on the floor.
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