Question: A 10° wedge is forced under an 80-kg cylinder as shown. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between the cylinder and the vertical wall

A 10° wedge is forced under an 80-kg cylinder as shown. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between the cylinder and the vertical wall is 0.30, determine the smallest coefficient of static friction between the wedge and the cylinder for which shipping can be impending at B.


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